What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless and deadly gas
that can be produced by any fuel-burning device.
CO alarms detect this poisonous gas
and provide early warning.
Sources of
Carbon Monoxide
CO can be produced by any fuel-burning device,
such as a furnace, boiler, stove and cars.
- Furnace
- Dryer Vent
- Chimney
Safety Tips
- Install carbon monoxide alarms on every level and in every bedroom.
- Test carbon monoxide alarms regularly.
- Replace batteries every six months.
- Alarms don’t last forever, remember to replace.
- Never leave a car running in an attached garage.
- Do not use generators, gas powered tools or grills inside the home.
- Plan and practice an escape route with your family.
- If your carbon monoxide alarm does sound, leave the home
immediately for fresh air and call 911.
Recommended
Placement
- Smoke Alarm
- One on every level and in every bedroom
- Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- One on every level and in every bedroom
- Fire Extinguisher
- One on every level, plus kitchen and garage
What does the
beep mean?
- 4 beeps and a pause
Emergency: Carbon Monoxide has been
detected. Move to fresh air and call 911.
Play - 1 beep every minute
Low battery: It’s time to replace the
batteries in your carbon monoxide alarm.
Play - 5 beeps every minute
End of Life: It's time to replace
your carbon monoxide alarm.
Play
It's the Law
Many states adopted new building codes that took
effect in 2011. One and two-family homes built in
2011 feature carbon monoxide alarms whose useful
life of seven years is expiring or will expire soon.
Carbon Monoxide Legislation
Help Protect Your Home and Family
with Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarm with 10-Year
Battery and Digital Temperature DisplayThis CO alarm alerts you to elevated carbon monoxide levels
Learn more
and has a digital display showing temperature.
The built-in 10-year sealed battery offers continuous
protection for the life of the alarm.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm,
Battery PoweredThis carbon monoxide alarm is battery powered,
Learn more
making it portable and easy to use anywhere, even
in the event of a power outage.
Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Alarm with Battery Backup
This carbon monoxide alarm plugs into any standard
Learn more
electrical socket to monitor CO levels in your home.
The user-friendly design features battery backup to allow for
continuous monitoring, even in the event of a power outage.
Carbon Monoxide Plug-In Alarm with
Battery Backup and Digital DisplayThis carbon monoxide alarm operates on a dual-power
Learn more
system with battery backup for continuous monitoring, even
in the event of a power outage. The backlit digital screen tells
you at a glance what the carbon monoxide and power levels are.
Combination Photoelectric Smoke
and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
with 10-Year BatteryThis low-profile alarm detects both smoke and
Learn more
carbon monoxide. The slim, easy-to-install design has a
10-year sealed battery that lasts the life of the alarm.
Combination Explosive Gas and
Carbon Monoxide Alarm with
Backlit Digital DisplayVersatile CO alarm senses high levels of propane,
Learn more
natural/methane gas, and carbon monoxide.
This alarm plugs into any AC outlet for easy setup;
backup battery powers unit in case of power outage
Where to Buy First Alert Products
August 19th at 9:51pm
Is your family prepared for a home emergency? If not, you are not alone. Only 43% of homeowners have an escape plan. Now is the perfect time to learn how to create your own escape plan and prepare your family with help from The Mom Friend #planpracticerepeat
45 Likes 3 Comments
August 13th at 9:32pm
Installing CO alarms is the only way to detect carbon monoxide in your home! Know CO and install alarms to help protect your family. #KnowCO
20 Likes 1 Comments
August 7th at 9:20pm
Have you planned and practiced your emergency escape route this summer? Gather your family, download our escape planning worksheet and start creating your plan today! #planpracticerepeat
27 Likes 2 Comments
August 1st at 9:32pm
The NFPA found the peak time for grill fires is May through August, so make sure you can P.A.S.S. the fire extinguisher this grilling season!
64 Likes 45 Comments
July 26th at 8:59pm
Tailor your Wi-Fi to meet your family’s needs and get secure connection throughout your home with our new Onelink Secure Connect!
31 Likes 0 Comments
July 19th at 9:39pm
Are you a part of a college or fire department? Then you have the opportunity to work with us, along with our partners Campus Firewatch and Michael H. Minger Foundation, in the third-annual Town/Gown First Safety Community Service projects! We pair college students with fire departments to raise fire safety awareness and install smoke alarms in at-risk homes. Follow the link to learn more and apply #towngownfire
29 Likes 1 Comments
July 16th at 4:19pm
Help protect what matters most and save by shopping First Alert’s 2-in-1 smoke & carbon monoxide alarm during Amazon’s Prime Day!
45 Likes 6 Comments
July 15th at 9:20pm
Check out our Onelink Safe & Sound exclusive deal for Amazon’s Prime Day. Don’t miss out on upgrading your home with smart smoke and carbon monoxide protection, a premium home speaker and Alexa enabled, all in one device!
16 Likes 0 Comments
July 11th at 9:38pm
Enjoy reliable protection you can trust for a decade with First Alert's 10-year sealed battery alarms. Gain peace of mind and eliminate the need for battery replacements for the life of the alarm!
52 Likes 8 Comments