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UL-approved smoke alarms may give false sense of security

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The worlds leading testing and safety organization puts its seal of approval on millions of smoke alarms that may not work in a deadly fire. So why does Underwriters Laboratories endorse smoke detectors that often remain silent in a room full of smoke? WTHR shows you why these UL-approved smoke alarms may give you and your family a false sense of security. Note: This story first aired on WTHR-TV in Indianapolis in July 2007. » Watch more WTHR 13News:Watch Live and On-Demand Videos on WTHR | Indianapolis, Indiana | wthr.com WTHR Channel 13 brings you thoughtful and storytelling from central Indiana. You can access our collection of compelling stories at WTHR.com and WTHR +. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from Indianapolis. Connect with WTHR 13News Online: Visit WTHR.Com: Indianapolis Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Indianapolis, Indiana | wthr.com Find WTHR 13News on Facebook: WTHR-TV | Facebook Follow WTHR 13News on Twitter: (3) WTHR.com (@WTHRcom) / Twitter #WTHR #WTHR13News #Indiana ...more
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UL-approved smoke alarms may give false sense of security
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2009Aug 18
The worlds leading testing and safety organization puts its seal of approval on millions of smoke alarms that may not work in a deadly fire. So why does Underwriters Laboratories endorse smoke detectors that often remain silent in a room full of smoke? WTHR shows you why these UL-approved smoke alarms may give you and your family a false sense of security. Note: This story first aired on WTHR-TV in Indianapolis in July 2007. » Watch more WTHR 13News:Watch Live and On-Demand Videos on WTHR | Indianapolis, Indiana | wthr.com WTHR Channel 13 brings you thoughtful and storytelling from central Indiana. You can access our collection of compelling stories at WTHR.com and WTHR +. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from Indianapolis. Connect with WTHR 13News Online: Visit WTHR.Com: Indianapolis Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Indianapolis, Indiana | wthr.com Find WTHR 13News on Facebook: WTHR-TV | Facebook Follow WTHR 13News on Twitter: (3) WTHR.com (@WTHRcom) / Twitter #WTHR #WTHR13News #Indiana

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