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, ...

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 ...

Whether you're renting a new place or sleeping at a home you've lived in for years, a nasty surprise waits at night: The sudden and irritating sound of your smoke alarm, waking everyone up for no ...

This smoke and carbon monoxide alarm not only includes an 85+ dB alarm, it also includes voice messages that say “Fire!” or ...

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 ...

Beeping or chirping smoke detectors are beyond annoying. Usually, a chirp every 30 to 60 seconds just indicates a low battery. “If it has a 9-volt battery, it needs to be changed,” says Battalion ...

Officials credit the program which offers free installation of smoke alarms for saving 2,100 lives in the U.S. since 2014. The Red Cross kicks off its annual “Sound the Alarm” initiative Saturday. The ...

Home fires can strike unexpectedly, sometimes injuring or claiming the lives of loved ones and devastating the city’s neighborhoods, Mayor Eddie Moran said. “But today, we are taking proactive steps ...

TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A family of eight and their dog and cat escaped a fire that destroyed their Tumalo home late Monday night, thanks to smoke alarms that awakened them, officials said. Losses are ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Volunteers and members of the Red Cross will be teaming up to install free smoke alarms during several Sound the Alarm events across Western Pennsylvania. "A working smoke alarm ...

A concerned woman pushing a button on her smoke alarm. - Chameleonseye/Getty Images Each home security system has its own set of cues and meanings, and you'll need to consult with your manual to work ...