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U.S. CPSC
September 3, 2003 |
GE Interlogix Recall of Smoke Detectors These smoke detectors may fail to work properly upon installation or if there is an extended loss of power. If the smoke alarms fail to detect fire or smoke, it poses a serious hazard to occupants inside of the dwelling.   |
U.S. CPSC
May 19, 2006 |
Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature, which could delay the detection of smoke in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
March 22, 2007 |
Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
December 30, 2008 |
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Notifier Due to Alert Failure The software in the fire alarm system could fail to process an alarm condition which could result in the system failing to respond in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
October 5, 2010 |
Fire Alarm Control Panels Recalled by Fire-Lite Alarms Due to Alert Failure The recalled fire alarm control panels used with an SLC-2LS expander module can fail to sound an alarm in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
February 12, 2004 |
GE Security Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed. |
U.S. CPSC
July 9, 2009 |
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
September 6, 2007 |
Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2009 |
Rechargeable Batteries Used with Touch Panels for Audio/Visual Systems Recalled by AMX Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Touch panels left uncharged for more than three months can fail, causing the battery to rupture. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
April 7, 2009 |
Honeywell International Recalls Vista Security System Control Panels Due to Failure of Panic Feature Security systems programmed with a wireless silent panic feature can fail to operate properly the first time the panic button is pressed on the remote transmitter. If the panic button is pressed only once, this can unexpectedly leave residents without a triggered alarm during an emergency. |
U.S. CPSC
May 19, 2006 |
Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems Sensors in these fire detection systems could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature, which could delay the detection of smoke in the event of a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
October 30, 2003 |
Notifier Recall for Fire Alarm Panels A software problem can result in system devices unexpectedly changing their Type ID, making them appear to be photo detectors. This condition should result in several trouble signals. |
U.S. CPSC
March 8, 2005 |
Honeywell Sensing and Controls Recall of Thermal Switches When these switches are used in fire or HVAC dampers and heat detectors, they could fail to operate, causing the damper not to close or causing the heat detector not to alarm if there is a fire. |
U.S. CPSC
April 20, 2006 |
Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide which could seriously compromise their ability to escape the fire threat. |
U.S. CPSC
June 11, 2002 |
Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announces Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the smoke hoods should be used only to provide protection from smoke caused by fires. |
U.S. CPSC
May 2, 2006 |
First Alert Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide. |
U.S. CPSC
July 13, 2005 |
BJ Alan Co. Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
May 27, 2011 |
CPSC Alert: Counterfeit Smoke Alarms Distributed in Atlanta The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers in the Atlanta area to check their homes for counterfeit smoke alarms. |
U.S. CPSC
October 30, 2008 |
CPSC Urges Consumers to Replace Batteries in Smoke Alarms This Weekend While changing your clock can keep you on time for work on Monday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises consumers that putting fresh batteries in your smoke alarms can save your life. |
U.S. CPSC
April 1, 2005 |
CPSC Reminds Americans to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks for Daylight-Saving Time While about 90% of U.S. households have smoke alarms installed, a CPSC survey estimated millions of those households, about 20%, do not have any working alarms. |
U.S. CPSC
August 2, 2011 |
Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard The unit can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames. |
U.S. CPSC
October 9, 2002 |
Millions of Americans Have Smoke Alarms that Don't Work The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 16 million homes in the U.S. have smoke alarms that do not work. The reason? The batteries are dead or missing. |
U.S. CPSC
March 11, 2011 |
CPSC Urges Consumers to Spring Forward with Safety in Mind; Replace Smoke & CO Alarm Batteries This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time With this week being National Consumer Protection Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to use this opportunity also to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. |
U.S. CPSC
October 8, 2003 |
CPSC Warns: Millions of Americans Have Smoke Alarms that Don't Work This is Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that millions of homes in the U.S. have smoke alarms that do not work. Usually, the batteries are dead or missing. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2008 |
CPSC Daylight Saving Time Alert: Working Smoke Alarms Are Key to Surviving Home Fires The most common reasons why alarms did not work were missing, disconnected, or dead batteries. |
U.S. CPSC
November 4, 2010 |
Change Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks This Weekend The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to make a habit of replacing smoke and CO alarm batteries when the time changes. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7 this year. |
U.S. CPSC
March 31, 2006 |
Check Smoke and CO Alarms This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins In addition to replacing batteries in smoke and CO alarms at least once every year, CPSC recommends testing them monthly. |
U.S. CPSC
April 3, 2003 |
Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks for Daylight Saving Time The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to change their smoke alarm batteries when changing their clock for Daylight Saving Time this Sunday, April 6. |
U.S. CPSC
October 25, 2005 |
Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Ends Working smoke and CO alarms can help protect your family from a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) hazard in your home. Take the time to put fresh batteries in your alarms. That simple step could save your life. |
U.S. CPSC
March 9, 2007 |
CPSC and USFA Sound Carbon Monoxide Alarm While smoke alarms have helped save countless lives over the past 30 years, some things must still be taken into account when creating the family fire escape plan. |
U.S. CPSC
October 22, 2004 |
CPSC Recommends Fresh Batteries for Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Tips for Every Home The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that consumers follow these tips to help prevent fires, deaths, and injuries. |
This Old House
Bruce Irving |
Life-Saving Fire Prevention Products From smoke alarms to automatic sprinkler systems, learn ways to protect your home and family from fire's devastating effects. |
Popular Mechanics
March 24, 2010
Joe Pappalardo |
Orbital Upkeep: International Space Station Home Improvement During a recent NASA and Russian Flight Readiness Review (FRR), engineers described some problems afflicting the International Space Station that may, at first, seem familiar to homeowners on Earth. |
U.S. CPSC
November 2, 2007 |
When Changing Clocks Back to Standard Time, Check Batteries and Age of Alarms - CPSC Recommends Replacing Older Alarms The sensors in alarms will degrade and lose effectiveness over time because of environmental contamination and age. |
U.S. CPSC
March 6, 2009 |
Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to replace their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm batteries this Sunday as clocks are turned ahead for Daylight Saving Time. |
U.S. CPSC
April 1, 2004 |
CPSC Recommends Fresh Batteries for Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Tips for Every Home Everyone needs a smoke alarm with a fresh battery on every level of the house and in every bedroom |
Bank Systems & Technology
January 21, 2009
Orla O'Sullivan |
News from Wincor World: Fake Smoke Detectors the Newest in ATM Fraud Fake smoke detectors and compromised lobby doors are among the newly favored ways criminals steal cardholders' information from ATMs. |
This Old House
Eileen Colkin Cuneo |
Surprising New Fire-Safety Recommendations It's not enough to have evacuation plans. It's not even enough to have a fire detector on every floor. Learn what experts say homeowners need to do now. |
| This Old House |
Practice What You Purchase Five ways to make your home safer right now. |
This Old House
J.D.W. |
Lighting the Exterior of Your House A well-lit house number makes your home easy to find for guests, deliveries, and emergency vehicles. |
