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 ...

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 ...

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.

Smoke alarms aren't the hippest item in the house, but they're a legal requirement. And you want one that works when it counts, not just as added proof your housemate has burnt the toast. Should you ...

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 ...