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.
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!
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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The Carbon Monoxide monitor is useful! We need one.
I learned that electricity will not flow n an open circuit. This would mean that electrons are not affected by gravity.
crank radio
I would love to have the portable charger.
I like the crank radio.
Would like to have their Energizer® Radio Crank Light
brich22 at earthlink dot net
The portable charger would be great.
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.
I would like to have a carbon monoixide detector
The Energizer® XP2000 rechargeable ultra-slim portable charger
I would like to try the Energizer LED Folding Lantern.
the portable charger
I would love the portable generator too.
the portable generator would be nice
I’d love the portable generator. I really need to get one of those.
The portable generator- my mom is on oxygen this would be wonderful to have in an emergency.
the portable generaotr looks like something my prepper husband would love!
I would like to try the portable lap top charger XP18000A
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
I would like the Energizer Energizer XP18000A which is a rechargeable Power Pack for my laptop. It would definitely come in handy.
I’d love the portable generator. I think nowadays every house needs one!
The Energizer® XP2000
The portable generator would come in handy.
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.
The portable generator.
portable generator
Something else from the Energizer site that I think would be very useful would be their
?Energizer® High Tech LED Keychain Light.
Energizer LED Pop Up Lantern with Light Fusion Technology?
The portable generator would be amazing.
The portable generator would be helpful.
I would like to try the A genrator
I would love to try the popup lantern.
the portable genrator
The portable generator would be great to own.
I learned how important it is to have a working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector.
I like their fire safety activities they have online
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
Energizer Disney LED Headlight
I like the Energizer Disney LED Headlight
Would definitely like the portable generator–with storms often knocking out the power here, it would be very useful.
I would like the portable generator
I love the eZG 3500 Portable Generator.
I would love the portable generator
I would love to try the LED Safety Light.
wendym at cableone dot net
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
I like the Energizer® Emergency Weather Station
I learned that you shouldn’t store a flashlight in high temperatures because this can accelerate defects in your flashlight.
I am facinated that the alarm talks to u …. what a great idea!
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.
I can always use more power – eZG 3500 Portable Generator
I’d also like the eZG 3500 Portable Generator.
I like that the alarm “talks” to you.
I learned that a chemical reaction takes place when you insert a battery into a device and complete it’s circuit.
I would like the emergency weather station.
I would like the Energizer® LED Project Light
I would like to try one of the generators.
The patent for the first Eveready flashlight was in 1898.
their night lights are cute! i just got a halloween one !
I would also love to try the weather station!
Energizer® Emergency Weather Station
Energizer® Emergency Weather Station
DON’T leave your flashlight under the seat in your car, or in direct sunlight.
I would love to try the Mobile Phone & Laptop Charger
Thank You for the great giveaway
I want the Energizer® XP2000 rechargeable ultra-slim portable charger
Thank you for the chance to win!
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.
I like the Energizer Disney Princess LED Flashlight??.
I would want to try the GENERATOR, would be very useful. :]
I really liked the children’s headlamps. Both my children would really love them.
The iPad charger (:
I learned that you should clean (dust) your smoke alarms each month. That’s the first time I learned that.
I’d luv the ENERGIZER 3x charging station for Wii U
jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
I’d like the Energizer 500-Hour LED Area Lantern
I think it would be handy for travel to have and use the Energizer® XP2000 smart phone charger
I would love the caplight for hubby when he is working on cars I know he’d love it.
EcG 3500
I havent use any of the litheum batteries as of yet.
Dont store batteries where it is hot
I havent used any litheum batteries as of yet
I would like to try the energizer double AA lithium batteries!
DON’T store batteries or battery-powered devices in hot places — elevated temperatures can lead to capacity loss, leakage or rupture.
I would love to try the Folding Lantern with light fusion technology, thanks
Energizer® XP2000 smart phone charger
I was really surprised that they made cell phone and ipad chargers.
love the Energizer® XP2000 smart phone charger
I like the external battery packs for iphone
I love the taking alarm especially since I have little ones
I want the Energizer® Disney Fairies LED Headlight
I’d like to try the LED safety flashlight.
DON’T leave your flashlight under the seat in your car, or in direct sunlight.
the smoke detector/carbon monoxide combo would be nice
the talking alarm is COOL!
freebiegoddess03@aol.com
The talking alarm sounds cool
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
“•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.”
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
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
I like the XP1000 portable charger.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
I would like the Energizer XP1000 portable charger.
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.
It nice to know that smoke detectors needs to be replaced at a certain period – 10 years
I learned In simple terms, batteries come in two basic types: single-use and rechargeable
I found out you should replace smoke detectors every ten years. I’m overdue.
I’d love the Energizer® XP2000K Power Kit. This would be so useful to have!
I would like to have the “LED Pop Up Lantern with Light Fusion Technology”.
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.
Energizer® XP8000A rechargeable power pack
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
I learned that you should clean your smoke alarm & detectors.
I’d like to try the Energizer® Solar™ LED Spotlight.
XP2000 Portable Smart Phone Charger
I would love to try the Folding Lantern. It would be great when we go camping.
I like the Energizer® XP8000A rechargeable power pack
a portable engerator
i would love to try the Energizer® Emergency Weather Station, this would be so great to have in bad weather.
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.
I like the Energizer® XP8000A rechargeable power pack
I’d like to try the Energizer EZV2200 fuel-efficient, portable inverter generator.
i learned their site has some fire safety activities the family can do.
I like the XP18000 A stand alone laptop charger.
I would also love to have the Energizer® Industrial 7 LED Headlight
Visited and I like the Energizer® XP8000A rechargeable power pack
I like the XP18000 A stand alone laptop charger.
I’d like to try the Energizer® EZG1300 1000W Gas Powered Portable Generator
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you have 3 minutes to get out of your house in a fire
I could really use an under cabinet light. Lighting is really bad in my kitchen
XP200A external charger would be good to have.
Thanks for the contest.
I’d like to try the Design Under-Cabinet Light.
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.
I like the Solar LED Lantern
I found out their having their own giveaway on their Facebook for a pkg. valued at $150
I like the kids Cars flashlight.
I learned that you chang your battery when you change the time
The external tablet battery seems very useful during power outages.
Change the batteries in your flashlights at the same time as you change the batteries in the smoke detector and the Carbon detector.
I like Energizer’s Dual Universal USB Wall Charger
I like the energizer led folding lantern
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.
I’d love to have the Energizer® Brilliant Beam Headlight
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.
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.
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!
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.
I would like to try the carbon monoxide detector as I live in an older apartment building.