Home Safety

Home Safety Products — Protecting Your Family Where You Live

Home is where families spend the majority of their time, and it is also where many of the most preventable injuries occur. Falls, fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical accidents, drowning, and unintentional poisoning collectively injure millions of Americans at home each year. The good news is that the vast majority of these incidents are preventable with the right safety measures, products, and habits. Our home safety collection covers every major category of residential safety risk — from fire and CO detection to child-proofing, water damage prevention, and emergency preparedness — to help families create a genuinely safer living environment.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detection is the foundation of home safety. The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms on every level of the home, inside every bedroom, and outside every sleeping area. Carbon monoxide alarms should be installed on every level where people sleep, since CO — produced by malfunctioning furnaces, generators, fireplaces, and attached garages — is odorless and colorless and provides no natural warning of its presence. Interconnected alarm systems where all alarms sound simultaneously when one detects smoke or CO provide the fastest whole-home warning, particularly critical for occupants in distant bedrooms who may not hear a single alarm at the source of a fire.

Child safety products are essential for homes with young children between ages 1 and 5, who face the highest injury rates of any age group from household hazards. Outlet covers and tamper-resistant receptacles prevent electrical shock injuries from curious fingers. Cabinet and drawer locks keep cleaning chemicals, medicines, sharp objects, and small items that pose choking hazards secured and inaccessible. Baby gates block staircases and kitchen entrances, preventing falls and access to cooking hazards. Door pinch guards and door knob covers prevent hand injuries and unsupervised room access. Window locks and stops prevent dangerous falls from upper-story windows — a leading cause of serious childhood injury in multi-story homes.

Water damage prevention is an often-overlooked category of home safety that protects both property and health. Water leak detectors placed near water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, and under-sink plumbing provide early warning of leaks before they escalate into floods. Smart water leak sensors that send smartphone alerts when moisture is detected allow homeowners to take action even when away from home. Sump pump alarms notify homeowners when basement water levels rise, enabling intervention before flooding occurs. Automatic water shut-off valves that close the main water supply when a leak sensor triggers can prevent tens of thousands of dollars in water damage from supply line failures.

Stair safety, bathroom safety, and fall prevention for older adults represent another critical home safety category. Grab bars in showers and near toilets provide stability for elderly family members and reduce the risk of bathroom falls, which are a leading cause of hip fractures and serious injuries in the 65+ population. Non-slip bath mats, stair handrails, and adequate lighting in hallways and stairs are simple, low-cost interventions with significant fall prevention impact. Area rug grippers and carpet tape prevent rug slip-and-fall accidents that injure hundreds of thousands of Americans annually.

Home fire extinguishers provide a first response capability for small, contained fires before they spread. A 2.5-pound ABC dry chemical extinguisher in the kitchen and a 5-pound unit in the garage are the recommended minimum for residential use. Emergency escape ladders for upper-story bedrooms provide a critical evacuation path when stairs are blocked by fire. First aid kits, emergency food and water supplies, and communication equipment complete a layered home safety approach that prepares families for both everyday accidents and extended emergency scenarios.

Our home safety collection is organized to help you address the specific risks present in your home systematically. Browse by hazard category to build a comprehensive home safety program that protects every member of your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

What detectors does every home need for life safety?

At minimum, install smoke alarms (tested to UL 217) on every level and in each bedroom, and carbon monoxide alarms (tested to UL 2034) on every level and outside sleeping areas. Add at least one accessible multipurpose ABC fire extinguisher per level. These three layers cover the most common household fire and CO hazards.

How long do home safety alarms last before replacement?

Replace smoke alarms about every 10 years and carbon monoxide alarms roughly every 5 to 7 years, or 10 years for sealed-battery models, because their sensors degrade with age. Check the date printed on each unit. Fire extinguishers should be inspected monthly via the pressure gauge and serviced or replaced per the manufacturer and NFPA 10.

What is the difference between a smoke alarm and a CO alarm?

A smoke alarm detects particles from fire and is tested to UL 217; a carbon monoxide alarm detects the colorless, odorless CO gas from incomplete combustion and is tested to UL 2034. They protect against different hazards, so you need both. Combination units like the First Alert GCO1-class devices cover more than one hazard in a single housing.

Should I choose plug-in, battery, or sealed 10-year safety devices?

Plug-in units like the First Alert CO600 use AC power, often with battery backup, and suit outlet locations. Battery models such as the CO250 install anywhere and keep working in an outage. Sealed 10-year units like the Kidde C3010 need no battery changes for their service life. Combine types to cover every level and sleeping area.

How do I test and maintain my home safety alarms?

Press the test button on each smoke and CO alarm monthly, replace standard batteries at least yearly (or follow the chirp), and vacuum dust from units periodically. Check fire extinguisher gauges monthly to confirm they are in the charged range. Replace any alarm that fails a test or reaches its stated expiration date, and keep a documented schedule.

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