# Kidde (United States) >Kidde is the leading manufacturer of fire safety products and education resources, with over 100 years of fire safety expertise. Kidde offers a full line-up of home safety products including smoke alarms and detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, combination detection devices, fire extinguishers, kitchen fire sprays, and other home safety accessories like heat alarms, strobe alarms, fire escape ladders, locks, and so much more. ## Company Overview - **Brand:** Kidde - **Website:** [kidde.com](https://www.kidde.com/) - **Primary Focus:** Residential, Professional, and Commercial fire safety and detection products. ## Products (https://www.kidde.com/products/): This is a product listing page of all products. ### Smart Products (Product Category)(https://www.kidde.com/products/smart): This is a product listing page of all smart alarms. ### Smoke Alarms (Product Category)(https://www.kidde.com/products/smoke-alarms): This is a product listing page of all smoke alarms. ### Carbon Monoxide Alarms (Product Category)(https://www.kidde.com/products/carbon-monoxide-alarms): This is a product listing page of all carbon monoxide alarms. ### Combination Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms (Product Category)(https://www.kidde.com/products/combo-alarms): This is a product listing page of all combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. ### Fire Extinguishers (Product Category)(https://www.kidde.com/products/fire-extinguishers): This is a product listing page of all fire suppression and extinguishing products. ### Safety Accessories (Product Category)(https://www.kidde.com/products/safety-accessories): This is a product listing page of all accessory products. ### Key Security (Product Category)(https://www.kidde.com/products/key-security): This is a product listing page of all key locks, lockboxes and other security products. ### Fire Extinguisher Cabinets (Product Category): This is a product listing page of all fire extinguisher cabinets. ### DETECT Products (Product Line): (https://www.kidde.com/detect-products) This is a page about the new DETECT product line and includes details about the features and benefits of the products within the line. ### Kidde & Ring (Product Line): (https://www.kidde.com/kidde-and-ring-smart-home-safety-products) This is a page about the products created in partnership with Ring and connect to the Ring app. ## Safety Hub (https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub) This is an area of educational articles to help consumers find information and learn about fire safety and what they need to protect their home and loved ones. ### Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detection Articles (https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/smoke-and-co-detection) This is a list of educational articles related to Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide alarms, and combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. - [How To Choose the Best Smoke Alarm](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/smoke-and-co-detection/choosing-the-best-types-of-smoke-alarms-for-your-home) How To Choose the Best Smoke Alarm: Looking for the best smoke detectors? Learn how to choose from the types of smoke detectors, learn about types of fire and smoke detectors types, then choose the best smoke detector type for you. - [Time to Replace Your Alarms](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/smoke-and-co-detection/time-to-replace-your-alarms) Time to Replace Your Alarms: Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms have an expiration date. Smoke sensors lose sensitivity over time, which means they might not respond as quickly — or sometimes, at all. - [Carbon Monoxide Comprehensive Guide](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/smoke-and-co-detection/carbon-monoxide-frequently-asked-questions) Carbon Monoxide Comprehensive Guide: Learn more about carbon monoxide and find commonly asked questions about using CO alarms to help protect against this dangerous and potentially deadly gas. - [Carbon Monoxide Safety for Pets](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/home-safety/carbon-monoxide-safety-for-pets) Carbon Monoxide Safety for Pets: Protecting your family also means protecting your pets. Learn how to practice pet carbon monoxide safety in your home. - [How To Choose the Best Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Your Home](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/smoke-and-co-detection/how-to-choose-the-best-carbon-monoxide-alarm-for-your-home) How To Choose the Best Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Your Home: Learn more about carbon monoxide features and what to look for when deciding on the best carbon monoxide detector to help protect your home. - [What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide in Your Home](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/smoke-and-co-detection/what-you-need-to-know-about-carbon-monoxide-in-your-home) What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide in Your Home: Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of those hidden dangers that’s easy to forget about because you can’t see, smell, or taste it. But that’s exactly why it’s so important to understand. ### Safety Hub (Home Safety Articles)(https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/home-safety/) This is a list of general educational articles about protecting a consumer’s home. - [Fire Safety Toolkit Essentials - How to Ensure Whole-Home Coverage](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/home-safety/fire-safety-toolkit-essentials-how-to-ensure-whole-home-coverage) Fire Safety Toolkit Essentials - How to Ensure Whole-Home Coverage: A complete fire safety toolkit goes beyond one alarm. Learn how smoke alarms, CO alarms, extinguishers and escape plans work together to protect your home. - [How Do I Make a Family Fire Escape Plan?](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/home-safety/how-to-make-a-family-fire-escape-plan) How Do I Make a Family Fire Escape Plan? Create a fire escape plan with your family. Discuss exits, choose a meeting place, install smoke alarms, and practice drills twice a year for safety. - [What UL Testing Standards Mean for Your Safety](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/home-safety/what-ul-testing-standards-mean-for-your-safety) What UL Testing Standards Mean for Your Safety: When a product carries a UL or ETL mark that means it’s been put through intense electrical and fire safety testing that simulates real-world emergencies, ensuring your alarm meets the safety and reliability requirements. ### Safety Hub (Seasonal Safety)(https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/seasonal-safety) This is a list of specific educational articles relating to the seasons and holidays, as it pertains to fire safety and protecting a consumer’s home. - [Safer ways to celebrate the 4th](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/seasonal-safety/safer-ways-to-celebrate-the-4th) Safer ways to celebrate the 4th: There’s really no such thing as safe consumer fireworks. Learn more about the dangers and alternatives. - [Campfire Safety](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/seasonal-safety/campfire-safety) Campfire Safety: S’mores, singalongs, and friends down by the fire – it’s hard to beat these camping traditions. Learn how to build, control and extinguish your campfire with the safety precautions below. - [Grilling Safety](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/seasonal-safety/grilling-safety) Grilling Safety: What’s better than grilling out? But with any cooking, there are fire safety risks. Check out the tips below so you can serve up your famous ribs or burgers this season with confidence. - [Fire & Carbon Monoxide Risks During Cold Weather](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/seasonal-safety/fire-carbon-monoxide-risks-during-cold-weather) Fire & Carbon Monoxide Risks During Cold Weather: When winter storms and severe cold weather events hit your area, they can dramatically increase the chance for a house fire or carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. - [Travel & Carbon Monoxide Safety](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/seasonal-safety/travel-and-carbon-monoxide-safety) Travel & Carbon Monoxide Safety: Recent tragedies highlighting the persistent, sometimes deadly threat of CO poisoning and fires in hotels and vacation rentals continue to grab headlines and the attention of travelers worldwide. ### Safety Hub (Fire Extinguisher Articles)(https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/fire-extinguishers) This is a list of all educational articles related to fire extinguishers and other fire suppression tools. - [A Simple Guide to Choosing a Fire Extinguisher](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/fire-extinguishers/a-simple-guide-to-choosing-a-fire-extinguisher) A Simple Guide to Choosing a Fire Extinguisher: Different fires need different extinguishers. It may sound technical at first, but the basics are actually simple. Understanding them is one of the easiest ways to know you’re prepared. - [Tips on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/fire-extinguishers/tips-on-how-to-use-a-fire-extinguisher) Tips on How to Use a Fire Extinguisher: Stand 5 feet away from the fire and follow the four-step PASS procedure recommended by the National Fire Protection Association. - [When to Use a Fire Extinguisher](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/fire-extinguishers/when-to-use-a-fire-extinguisher) When to Use a Fire Extinguisher: Learn when to use fire extinguishers to protect your home and loved ones. Stay prepared and safe! - [Where to Place a Fire Extinguisher in Your Home](https://www.kidde.com/safety-hub/fire-extinguishers/where-to-place-a-fire-extinguisher-in-your-home) Where to Place a Fire Extinguisher in Your Home: Learn where to place fire extinguishers in your home. ## Frequently Asked Questions - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.kidde.com/support/faqs) This is a page containing all commonly asked questions from customers, with quick answers and links to further information and troubleshooting. ## Support & Troubleshooting - [Support (Help & Resources)](https://www.kidde.com/support) This is the support and troubleshooting articles area. - [Smoke Alarm Support](https://www.kidde.com/support/smoke-alarms) This is a list of the support and troubleshooting articles for all smoke alarms. - [Carbon Monoxide Alarm Support](https://www.kidde.com/support/carbon-monoxide-alarms) This is a list of the support and troubleshooting articles for all carbon monoxide alarms. - [Combination Smoke + CO Alarm Support](https://www.kidde.com/support/combination-alarms) This is a list of the support and troubleshooting articles for all combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. - [Fire Extinguisher Support](https://www.kidde.com/support/fire-extinguishers) This is a list of the support and troubleshooting articles for all fire extinguishers. - [Smart Product Support](https://www.kidde.com/support/smart-products) This is a list of the support and troubleshooting articles for all smart detection and alarm products. - [Safety Accessories Support](https://www.kidde.com/support/safety-accessories) This is a list of the support and troubleshooting articles for all other products including escape ladders, batteries, radon detection kits, heat alarms, and more. ## Community Initiatives - [Cause For Alarm](https://www.kidde.com/cause-for-alarm) Cause For Alarm is Kidde’s ongoing fire safety awareness initiative addressing gaps in education and access to fire safety measures. Each year, Kidde donates smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to communities in need. - [Kidde & Peppa Pig](https://www.kidde.com/peppa-pig-and-kidde) This is a partnership between Kidde and the companies behind the popular kid’s show “Peppa Pig” to raise awareness for home safety. - [Community](https://www.kidde.com/community-and-non-profit-partners) This is a page of some of the past partnerships with Kidde and details how to partner with Kidde on helping communities. There is also a link to some of the safety guides available to download in several languages. ## About Kidde - [About Kidde](https://www.kidde.com/about-us) This is a page that summarizes what Kidde is, and contains an area showing the history of the company over 100 years. ## Careers - [Careers](https://www.kidde.com/careers-at-kidde-global-solutions) This links to the Kidde Global Solutions Careers page. ## Newsroom - [Newsroom](https://www.kidde.com/newsroom) This is the list of Press Releases by Kidde and the “In the News” articles that mention Kidde. ## International Sites - [International Sites](https://www.kidde.com/other-brands-and-international-sites) This links out to a page that links to the International companies that is a part of the Kidde Global Solutions enterprise. ## Safety Data Sheets - [Safety Data Sheets](https://www.kidde.com/support/safety-data-sheets) This is a list of the available safety data sheets for download. ## Warranty Information - [Warranty Information](https://www.kidde.com/warranty-information) This is an in-depth explanation of the warranties that cover Kidde products. ## Safety Notices - [Safety Notices](https://www.kidde.com/product-safety-notices) This is a list of safety notices and details about products that are available for replacement.