Published on 09/11/2006
The Consumer Product Safety Commission published a report noting that standard smoke alarms fail to wake children up who are below the age of 16, while sleep specialists claim that 95% of children are capable of sleeping through a fire alarm that rings at an ear-piercing 120 decibels. Research also shows that despite the child's inability to wake up in the presence of a shrill noise, the familiar voice of a parent is a much more effective method. Powered by four AA batteries, this Vocal Smoke Alarm comes with a built-in microphone that enables you to record a personalized message which can be used to wake your children up during emergencies. Pick one up today for $29.90.