Articles from Kidde

Americans know carbon monoxide (CO) is dangerous, yet new research from Kidde suggests many underestimate how easily exposure can be missed, misunderstood, or mistaken for something else. In fact, nearly half of Americans cannot recognize the symptoms of CO poisoning. To help close this potentially life-threatening knowledge gap Kidde — North America’s #1 home fire safety brand1 — today launched “InCOgnito Illness,” a new educational video as part of its annual Cause for Alarm campaign. Named for carbon monoxide's ability to hide in plain sight, "InCOgnito Illness" highlights how CO poisoning symptoms can easily be mistaken for common illnesses such as the flu, food poisoning or fatigue, delaying recognition of a potentially life-threatening emergency.

As Fire Prevention Month shines a national spotlight on home safety, Kidde, North America's #1 fire safety brand*, joined forces with iHeartMedia and The Home Depot to convene fire service leaders, safety advocates and community partners in New York City for the Cause For Alarm™ Home Safety Forum on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Hosted at the iHeartMedia New York Headquarters, the event helped raise awareness of home fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety and discuss actionable ways to help keep more communities safe.

Today, Kidde, North America’s #1 fire safety brand1, is introducing a new line of its most advanced carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to help protect against the invisible, deadly threat. The devices come equipped with enhanced safety features – including low-level detection2– offering clear, easy-to-read alerts to support everyday living at home or away.

Kidde, North America’s #1 fire safety brand2, is on a mission to help make every home a safer home. With two minutes or less to safely escape a house fire3 preparation could be the difference between life and death. As part of its fourth annual Cause For Alarm™ campaign, Kidde is tackling this issue head-on by launching a first-of-its-kind augmented reality (AR) fire drill simulator. Designed to make home fire safety planning as accessible as it is essential, this initiative continues Kidde's mission to raise awareness of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety, providing educational resources, hosting family safety events and providing smoke and CO alarms that help save lives.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent, odorless killer that strikes without warning - even while traveling. With inconsistent regulations putting the onus on individuals, Kidde, North America's #1 fire safety brand¹, is helping travelers stay safe with Destination Safety, a new education-first initiative designed to empower travelers to better protect themselves from the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. As part of the program, starting today travelers can access the Travel Safety Checklist to help protect themselves and their families.

Today, Kidde, North America’s #1 home fire safety brand1, and Ring, a leader in smart home security, announced a new partnership and innovative collection of Smart Smoke and Combination Alarms (Smoke + CO). Ring and Kidde are combining their respective expertise in smart home protection and fire safety to offer added peace of mind, control, and convenience. The alarms have Ring technology built-in, enabling customers to better protect their home from anywhere. Customers can receive real-time smoke and CO alerts through the Ring app and opt into professional monitoring and emergency dispatch service through a new Ring 24/7 Smoke & CO Monitoring subscription ($5 per month)2, where trained agents can request emergency help and alert a customer’s emergency contacts in the event of an alarm. Home fires today are burning hotter and faster3, causing more damage than ever before, which is why every second counts when it comes to a fire emergency. Together, Kidde and Ring are ensuring customers can act fast. The new offering will be showcased at CES 2025 – providing attendees with an exclusive first look at the alarms before it hits U.S. shelves this spring.