Kidde Launches Its First Designer Smoke Alarm
Silhouette Marks an Evolution in Smoke Alarm Design
MEBANE, N.C. (Business Wire EON) May 5, 2008 --
After nearly forty years, the smoke alarm has evolved. Developed by
Kidde, Silhouette™
is an Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed, low-profile smoke alarm
with a sleek, modern design and maintenance-free battery. Kidde is part
of UTC Fire & Security, a division of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE:UTX).
“Homebuilders and interior designers told us
that homeowners want their smoke alarms to be virtually unnoticeable and
maintenance-free,” said Chris Rovenstine, vice
president of marketing for Kidde
Residential and Commercial, a leading manufacturer of fire safety
products. “Kidde prides itself on continuing
to develop new products, like Silhouette, that address our customers’
needs.”
Targeted to the residential construction and home renovation markets,
Silhouette’s low profile protrudes about half
an inch from the ceiling, allowing it to blend in with its surroundings.
Once installed, homeowners won’t have to
replace the Silhouette smoke alarm’s
batteries. The AC- powered alarm contains a sealed lithium battery that
will last the life of the unit, offering backup protection during power
outages. The battery will recharge automatically once power is restored.
At the end of its life, each alarm will emit a chirp to indicate that
the unit needs to be replaced. The Silhouette has a limited ten-year
warranty. The National
Fire Protection Association recommends replacing smoke alarms every
10 years.
Silhouette also features Smart Hush™, a
simple, one button technology that handles several key operations.
Homeowners can test their alarm system or silence an alarm in the event
of a non-emergency alert, such as sounding due to cooking.
The Silhouette low-profile smoke alarm easily links with other
Kidde devices to create an interconnected system, and complies with
general residential building codes. It is available for sale through
electrical distributors nationwide. Consumers can also inquire through
their builder and/or contractor.
Kidde plans to add a low-profile carbon monoxide alarm to the Silhouette
product line this fall.
For more information on the Silhouette low-profile smoke alarm including
video demonstrations, or to learn more about home
fire safety, visit www.Kidde.com.
About Kidde
As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire
safety products, Kidde’s mission is to
provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of
fire and its related hazards. For more than 90 years industry leaders,
the military, airlines and firefighters have relied on Kidde to deliver
superior fire detection and suppression. Consumers will find that same
advanced fire safety technology in Kidde's residential and commercial
smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and other life
safety products. Based in Mebane, NC, Kidde is part of UTC Fire and
Security, which provides fire safety and security solutions to more than
one million customers worldwide. Headquartered in Connecticut, UTC Fire
& Security is a business unit of United Technologies Corp., which
provides high technology products and services to the building and
aerospace industries worldwide. More information can be found at www.utcfireandsecurity.com.
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