One study found that 19% of homes with ionization-type smoke alarms—known for greater sensitivity to cooking fumes—had them purposely disabled, likely as a result of cooking-related nuisance ...

In a recent survey conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Fire Protection ...

Smoke alarms, or at least ionization-based alarms with a tiny amount of radioactive americium, are very simple devices. Inside the alarm, there’s a metal can – an ionization chamber – with ...

Kidde's hardwired option is ideal for meeting local fire codes while improving the modern smoke detector in all ways. This ionization detector is a perfect fit if you're on a budget and just want ...

A press release from the National Fire Protection Association: QUINCY, MASS. — Four of every ten home fire deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms in 2003-2006, according to a new ...

Smoke alarms aren't the hippest item in the house ... Should you go with mains-powered or battery models? Photoelectric or ionisation? We at CHOICE acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land ...

The alarm and light shut off simultaneously when the sensor no longer detected any aerosol. The X-Sense SC01 lacks an ionization sensor and uses only a photoelectric sensor to detect smoke.