Smoke alarms, CO alarms and fire safety

Sealed 10-year alarms need no battery changes. Foam extinguishers suit homes; powder makes a mess and is better in garages and cars. Look for EN 14604 (smoke), EN 50291 (CO), EN 3 (extinguishers) and EN 1869 (fire blankets), or UL equivalents in the US.

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4Carbon monoxide alarm

Our addition: not on the official lists