The Kidde Front-Loading Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarm offers protection from two hazards– fire and CO – in one unit. Sold under the FireX brand, this AC-wire with battery backup alarm emits a beeping tone followed by a voice warning that clearly announces the danger by saying, “Fire! Fire!” or “Warning! Carbon Monoxide!”. The uniquely designed front-loading battery compartment makes battery replacement quick and easy and ensures proper installation. Manufactured with photoelectric sensors for detecting smoke and fire, this alarm also includes the world’s most accurate CO sensing technology based on claims by major manufacturers.

This alarm uses photoelectric sensing technology for the smoke alarm. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible particles (associated with smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Kidde strongly recommends that both ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fire that can occur within the home.

Main Features

• AC-Wire with battery backup– Powered by home’s electricity in order to provide continuous protection. An included 9V battery protects during short-term power outages.
• Front-Loading Battery– Speeds up replacement by eliminating the need to remove the unit from the ceiling or wall.
• Unique Battery Door Design– Will not close if battery is not installed properly.
• Voice Warning– Supplements warning from the traditional 85-decibel alarm by clearly stating the danger present, fire or carbon monoxide.
• PhotoelectricSmokeSensor– May detect visible fire particles associated with slow smoldering fires sooner than an ionization sensor.
• Electrochemical CO Sensor– Provides accurate and continual CO protection during the product’s life, remains stable during temperature and humidity changes and resists reactions to household gases that may cause false readings or reduce sensitivity.