Precision Detection Smoke Alarms Help Protect
Life's Moments by Reducing Nuisance Alarms
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.,
Oct. 7,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- First Alert, the most
trusted brand in fire safety**, reminds the public about the
importance of protecting their homes and families with functional
smoke alarms. According to the First Alert Fire Prevention
Month Survey*, 60% of Americans have experienced a nuisance
alarm. A significant percentage of those surveyed indicated they
have disconnected their alarm (41%) and/or removed the batteries
(35%) after experiencing a nuisance alarm, resulting in no
protection.
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"Nuisance alarms can be frustrating, but deactivating a
life-saving device like a smoke alarm can lead to potentially
tragic consequences," said Ryan
Park, Senior Product Director with First Alert Safety and
Security. "First Alert's latest technology reduces nuisance alarms
caused by cooking, smoke and steam and provides earlier warning to
help keep families safe when there is little time to act during an
emergency."
The recent survey found that more than a quarter of these
nuisance alarms occurred during a gathering (27%), and the most
common causes include cooking related activities, specifically
using the stovetop (41%), the oven or broiler (36%) and the toaster
(20%).
First Alert Precision Detection alarms have the latest
advanced sensing technology to provide earlier warning and better
detection to alert families in case of an emergency. The technology
addresses modern home construction and design trends, as fires
burn hotter and faster in homes built with more open
spaces, and furnished with lighter, synthetic materials.
The NFPA recommends installing a smoke and a carbon
monoxide alarm on every level of the home – including inside
each bedroom. For example, a two-story home with three bedrooms
should have at least five smoke alarms. Alarms must be
maintained and tested regularly to ensure they're working properly,
and they should be replaced every 10 years.
"First Alert is proud to protect life's moments, from family
dinners and game nights to holiday celebrations and big life
changes like having a baby or preparing for a move," said Park.
"Our home safety solutions can help ensure that families are
protected and can enjoy the moments and memories."
Learn Fire Safety at Lowe's
In addition to maintaining smoke alarms and having fire
extinguishers on hand, another important factor in fire prevention
is establishing a family exit plan and practicing it. First Alert
will partner with Lowe's stores nationwide on Saturday, Oct. 12, to host Fire Prevention Month
safety events that provide families with education about the
importance of whole-home safety and celebrate first responders.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., children can
build a Firehouse Dog Bank as part of Lowe's DIY-U Kids'
Workshops.
To learn more about how to protect life's moments,
visit FirstAlert.com/FirePreventionMonth.
*First Alert Fire Prevention Month Survey, September 2024 – Results are based on the
responses of 2,025 general consumers aged 18-65, living in the U.S.
who completed an online survey.
**First Alert Brand Trust Survey, April 2024 – Results are based on the responses
of 1,232 adult homeowners, ages 25 and older, living in the U.S.
who completed an online survey asking them to choose from eleven
brands in the home security category.
About Resideo
Resideo is a leading global manufacturer and developer of
technology-driven products and components that provide critical
comfort, energy management, smart living and safety and security
solutions to over 150 million homes globally. Resideo's trusted
First Alert® brand offers smoke alarms, carbon
monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders, cameras, and
water leak detection solutions. With proven expertise for more than
a century, the company's Honeywell Home smart thermostats help
balance indoor air quality and offer energy savings. Through the
ADI Global Distribution business, Resideo also is a leading
wholesale distributor of low-voltage security and life safety
products for commercial and residential markets. For more
information about Resideo,
visit FirstAlert.com, HoneywellHome.com or Resideo.com.
Contact: Abigail Cox,
L.C. Williams & Associates
P: 312-565-3900 or 800-837-7123
acox@lcwa.com
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