A CO Alarm Can Save Your Life

CPSC recommends consumers replace the batteries in their smoke and CO alarms annually and test the alarms monthly. Smoke alarms should be on every level of the home, outside sleeping areas and inside each bedroom. CO alarms should be installed on each level of the home and outside sleeping areas. CO alarms should not be installed in attics or basements unless they include a sleeping area. Combination smoke and CO alarms are available to consumers.

Publications

Full list of CO Publications

• Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet [ HTML ] [ HTML en Español ]

CO Alarm Press Releases

Full list of CO Press Releases

• Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time [ HTML ]
• CPSC and USFA Sound Carbon Monoxide Alarm [ HTML ]

Reports

Full list of CO Reports

• CPSC Engineering Staff Report on Carbon Monoxide Alarm Testing (June, 2004) [ PDF ]
• Letter To Underwriters Laboratories Discussing Installation and Consumer Options With Regard to Carbon Monoxide Detectors (March 17, 1997) [ PDF ]
• Meeting Log- Presentation of Results of CO Alarm Testing Conducted by Mosaic Industries (July 8, 2002) [ PDF ]