then the smoke detector has a serious problem and needs more attention -- see below! 4. Hold down longer to test interconnected alarms Many smoke alarm systems are interconnected, which means you ...

If the window is opened the connection is lost and the alarm sounds. We see a few problems with this system. First off, never hack your ONLY smoke detector, you are putting lives at risk by doing so.

That said, there are a few downsides to the traditional smoke alarm. They only work where you can hear them, and this problem has been solved over and over again by security companies and Internet ...

Smoke alarms aren't just beeping annoyances that go off when a breaker flips or your cooking gets a little zesty. These detectors are vital, legally required security systems in residential homes ...

About 328,000 smoke alarms sold nationwide and online by the Home Shopping Network — or as it now calls itself, HSN — are being recalled because the products can malfunction and fail to alert ...

False fire alarms can be a big problem, wasting time, money, and emergency resources. Now, a team of South Korean researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has ...

About 328,000 Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms have been recalled due to a malfunction risk that could prevent them from alerting consumers to a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or death.

More than 300,000 smoke alarms sold on HSN, formerly known as the Home Shopping Network, have been recalled due to the risk of them failing to alert homeowners to smoky conditions. The US Consumer ...

Over 300,000 smoke alarms sold nationwide by the Home Shopping Network have been recalled because they may malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire, posing a risk of smoke inhalation or ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall for certain smoke alarms. These smoke alarms may malfunction, meaning they won’t alert people to smoke — and ...