Brandpoint (BPT)
(BPT) - If you believe that smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms will work indefinitely, you're not the only one. According to the 2026 First Alert® Safety Pulse survey*, only 7% of homeowners know that smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.
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