A federal lawsuit claims major smoke alarm brands misled Washington consumers about safety and fire warning effectiveness.

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny, electrically charged particles that flow through the circuit and between ...

The Kidde Smart Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Ring, a 2026 Home Reno Award winner, is the best of its kind to pass through the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab. Like other smart smoke alarms, the ...

Smoke alarms save lives, but one model may pose a serious safety hazard. Greg Emel found out the hard way when his alarm went off in the middle of the night. The sound switched to the low-battery ...