More than 10,000 smoke detectors are being recalled because they may not sound in time during a fire, federal officials said. The recall affects about 11,000 LSHOME 3-Pack Smoke Detector Fire Alarms, ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work them out. There are, however, a few universal warning sounds used for most household ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — As we prepare for Halloween holiday festivities, Red Cross is preparing to Sound the Alarm on Saturday, Nov. 8 in Taft. Sound the Alarm is happening at the Taft Midway ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - A Wausau restoration company is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide free smoke alarm installation as part of a nationwide safety campaign. North Star Restoration is ...

Galesburg Fire and the Red Cross offer free smoke alarm installations April 18, 2026. Residents can request alarms or volunteer to help save lives.

When the temperature drops, a lot of homes suddenly sound like they are hosting a flock of electronic birds. Those short, sharp chirps from your smoke alarms are not random, and they tend to cluster ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 440,000 Nest Protect smoke alarms. They were recalled because the "Wave" feature, which disables the alarm sound if a person waves at the ...

The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio is seeking volunteers to help install free smoke alarms for local families ...

It’s well worth considering the newest models from First Alert and Kidde.

The Red Cross and Utica Volunteer Fire Department will install free smoke alarms and share fire safety tips during a "Sound the Alarm" event in Utica on Oct. 4.This initiative is part of the Red Cross ...

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Once again, the Galesburg Fire Department will partner ...