The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

About 328,000 smoke alarms sold nationwide and online by the Home Shopping Network — or as it now calls itself, HSN — are ...

It’s widely known that a smoke detector is a good ionizing radiation source, as they contain a small amount of americium-241, a side product of nuclear reactors. But what about other sources?

it’s everything you need to build an Internet-connected smoke alarm. Smoke alarms, or at least ionization-based alarms with a tiny amount of radioactive americium, are very simple devices.

The mini smoke alarms, sold through HSN, formerly known as the Home Shopping Network, were recalled for failing to alerts owners of smoky conditions.

Smoke detectors can protect your home and family in the event of an emergency. Here are CNET's expert recommendations. Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the ...

Generally, there are two primary types of smoke detectors: an ionization smoke detector and a photoelectric smoke detector. The International Fire Chiefs Association recommends having at least one ...

This recall involves Samurai-branded mini smoke alarms, model number SM1. The white and silver plastic smoke alarms measure about 2.5 by 2.5 by 2.5 inches. They were sold in packs of two or three ...

The smoke alarm packs came with lithium-ion batteries, adhesive stickers, screws, mounting plates and an instruction manual. The model number for the recalled unites is SM1, which can be found on ...