“In a recent ULSE Insights survey, we asked U.S. consumers if they could tell the difference between a smoke alarm and a CO alarm. Although 75% of U.S. respondents said they could confidently differentiate between the two, 25% admitted they were not confident in their ability to tell the difference.
Further, more than one-third (34%) admitted to not owning a CO alarm, with 24% of this group saying it’s not a priority. Despite the average household containing three fuel-burning appliances, 15% of those without a CO alarm said they do not think CO is a risk in their home, and 27% of all U.S. adults incorrectly said they believe that CO has a smell that can help in the event of a CO leak.
Having both smoke alarms and CO alarms that are up-to-date and certified to safety standards is vital to helping protect you and your loved ones from tragedy. In the event of a fire, a smoke alarm is designed to alert you as soon as early signs are detected, and in the event of a carbon monoxide leak, a CO alarm is the only thing that can alert you to the presence of this odorless, invisible, and deadly gas.”
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