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Energizer Safety Kit – Smoke Alarm & Carbon Monoxide Detector

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This year is really flying by and many of us will be changing our clocks  back from Daylight Saving Time in just a few short weeks on November 3rd.  It’s also that time of year when Energizer, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and fire departments nationwide join forces for the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program to raise awareness of the importance of working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in helping to keep families safe in their homes. This is the 26th year for the annual program and the message is still an important one.

Did you know, thirty-eight percent of fatal fire injuries occur in homes with no smoke alarms, while 24 percent occur in homes in which at least one smoke alarm is present but fails to operate, frequently due to dead or missing batteries.* Those are statistics that we can all change for the better!

This year we want to remind all of our readers that they need to change the batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when changing their clocks. If you happen to live in an area that doesn’t practice Daylight Savings Time…now is the time to do it! Make sure you remind all of your friends, family members and neighbors to do it too!

The great folks over at Energizer sent us one of their Safety Kits to review for all of you. This kit included a Talking Alarm combination smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarm detector by Kidde, an Energizer LED Safety Light (flashlight) and multiple packs of batteries.

smoke alarm

Hubby and I moved into our new home back in January and haven’t replaced the home’s old smoke detectors until now (thank you Energizer). As soon as we received the kit, hubby read over the instructions for The Talking Alarm (Smoke, Fire & Carbon Monoxide Detector) and got it installed. It only took him 3 minutes to install it on the ceiling in our main hallway right outside the bedroom doors.

This is a talking alarm and you can test it out and hear all of the warnings which come across in a loud & extremely clear voice. We had no problems understanding what it was saying and it will identify the emergency as it detects it. I really like that it talks to you!

Energizer LED Safety Flashilight

The Energizer LED Safety Light is a flashlight with a bright LED light (17 Lumens). This safety light will run on AAA, AA or C batteries. Yes, that’s right, it will run on any of those three which is really cool. One day you might have AA batteries on hand and a few weeks from now when those batteries are done for, you might only have C batteries on hand. In addition, the safety light has a built-in alert whistle on the carrying strap. If you need to call for help, blow the whistle and another member in your household will hear you.

I have always loved the Energizer brand of products and have been buying them for years! It’s a brand that makes quality products at affordable prices. This holiday season when you need a great gift that can perhaps save a life, this set of items would make the perfect gift to give!

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Disclaimer: Shelly has personally reviewed the product listed above. Shelly has not received any monetary compensation for her review. Shelly did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.  Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering our giveaways. This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook or Google+ in any way. Thanks!

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  2. Oneal Wallace says

    I learned that electricity will not flow n an open circuit. This would mean that electrons are not affected by gravity.

  8. susan smoaks says

    i learned some battery do’s and don’ts:

    DO keep battery contact surfaces clean by gently rubbing with a clean pencil eraser or cloth.

  16. Sherry Conrad says

    The portable generator- my mom is on oxygen this would be wonderful to have in an emergency.

  19. kathy pease says

    The talking alarm looks awesome I like that the most. I have seen people on the news who die of carbon monoxide poisoning and that is very scary

  20. Angela Ash says

    I would like the Energizer Energizer XP18000A which is a rechargeable Power Pack for my laptop. It would definitely come in handy.

  24. Carolyn Daley says

    I learned that the Energizer® MAX has a shelf life of up to 10 years while the Energizer Ultimate Lithium has a storage life of up to 15 years.

  27. Jennifer Reed says

    Something else from the Energizer site that I think would be very useful would be their
    ?Energizer® High Tech LED Keychain Light.

  37. Cori Westphal says

    I see that a family has an average of 30 seconds to escape a fire before it over takes the house. Scary! Properly working smoke detectors are so important!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  40. clynsg says

    Would definitely like the portable generator–with storms often knocking out the power here, it would be very useful.

  45. Marianna says

    I learned that in flashlights, when activated by electricity, the tungsten filament or LED in the lamp begins to glow, producing light that is visible

  47. Kate F. says

    I learned that you shouldn’t store a flashlight in high temperatures because this can accelerate defects in your flashlight.

  49. Maureen G says

    Good reminder was to keep an unopened package of Energizer batteries next to the flashlight to be prepared in case the kids may have removed the flashlight batteries for use in some of their gadgets.

  53. maria gabriel smith says

    I learned that a chemical reaction takes place when you insert a battery into a device and complete it’s circuit.

  64. Allison Downes says

    I want the Energizer® XP2000 rechargeable ultra-slim portable charger

    Thank you for the chance to win!

  65. Jennifer P says

    I’d love to get the Energizer USB 3.0 SD Card Reader/Writer at energizerdigital.com/energizer-usb-30-sd-card-readerwriter. Thanks for the giveaway.

  70. Maureen G says

    I learned that you should clean (dust) your smoke alarms each month. That’s the first time I learned that.

  73. melikegarfield says

    I think it would be handy for travel to have and use the Energizer® XP2000 smart phone charger

  79. Beth says

    DON’T store batteries or battery-powered devices in hot places — elevated temperatures can lead to capacity loss, leakage or rupture.

  92. Eileen Richter says

    I’d love to gift the EzG 1300 Generator. I had no idea until recently that they made them! they have 4 models of various “power” to choose from.

    energizergenerators.com/eng/generators/ezg1300

  93. Michelle H. says

    “•DON’T carry loose batteries in a pocket or purse with metal objects like coins, paper clips, etc. This can short-circuit the battery, leading to high heat or leakage.”

  94. CathyH says

    I never thought about this: ON’T mix old and new batteries, or mix different types or makes of batteries. This can cause leakage or rupture, resulting in personal injury or property damage

  95. Eliza Klinger says

    I would love to get the Energizer Industrial 7 LED Headlight because as a early morning runner it is vital to have light and visability and this sounds like the perfect head light

  98. Rhonda Tenderholt says

    I’d love to have any of their lanterns or area led lights. My sons go camping w/scouts and could use these items. I also didn’t know that they are getting into photography flashes.

  100. Linda Lansford says

    I learned In simple terms, batteries come in two basic types: single-use and rechargeable

  104. Keara B. says

    I’d really like to have the Energizer® XP2000 portable phone charger. We’re so dependent on cell phones nowadays, I’m not sure what I’d do without mine in an emergency. It’s a great extra back-up safety measure to have around.

  106. Jennifer T. says

    I learned that you should remove dust and cobwebs from your detectors regularly. I hadn’t even thought about that.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

  113. sandra davis says

    i would love to try the Energizer® Emergency Weather Station, this would be so great to have in bad weather.

  114. Heather says

    I went to their site and I would really like to try this item XP18000 a stand alone laptop charger. I also learned that they have activities for families on the site to prepare and practice fire safety.

  125. friederike graedener says

    I could really use an under cabinet light. Lighting is really bad in my kitchen

  128. Sherry Compton says

    I really like their Fire Safety activities that you can print for your kids. Also, my husband could use the Energizer® LED 3 in 1 Light with Light Fusion Technology.

  130. Tami Vollenweider says

    I found out their having their own giveaway on their Facebook for a pkg. valued at $150

  134. Maureen says

    Change the batteries in your flashlights at the same time as you change the batteries in the smoke detector and the Carbon detector.

  137. Anne says

    Energizer has a lot of nice products, and one we could use is the Energizer Folding Lantern with Light Fusion Technology. It would be great to keep stashed away in case of power failure, which we have a lot more often than seems normal.

  139. Julie Wood says

    I like one of Energizer’s new products called the Energizer® Folding Lantern with Light Fusion Technology. This lantern really lights up and is an LED light.

  140. Mary Crane says

    I would love to try the talking alarm~ alot of time you dont know when a beeping goes off , which emergency it is. Smoke dectors are so important, expecially in our home we have 17 rooms =) . I do agree with the webpage, that since we turn our clocks backs and we gain a hour, why not use that extra hour to go over and review our home fire safty plans~ Its always good to be prepared and it could save your life.

  141. Margo Davis says

    I want carbon monoxide detectors and I really want a generator! We just moved to WV, and it snows tons and apparently they lose power quite often in the winter :/ this momma doesn’t do well with cold…I want to at least be able to power a space heater so we can camp out in one room and stay warm!

  142. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    I like the fire safety activities for kids and the safety tips reminded me that my fire extinguisher is old and needs to be checked out.

  143. Candi Holcomb says

    I would like to try the carbon monoxide detector as I live in an older apartment building.