First Alert
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First Alert is a safety brand. They make carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and other safety products like flashlights and fire escape ladders. They support fire safety in partnership with Safe Kids USA and The United States Fire Administration, providing smoke alarms at reduced cost to low-income families in the US.[1]
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[edit] History
1958-company created by BRK
1964-made first battery-powered smoke detector
1974-Sears begins selling the "BRK SS74R" battery powered smoke alarm
1992-Sold to T.H. Lee & Associates
1998-Sold to Sunbeam Corporation
2002-American Household, Inc. is formed from Sunbeam Corporation
2005-Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) purchases American Household, Inc.
2006-BRK Brands/ First Alert becomes part of Jarden Branded Consumables
[edit] Awards
2007 International Housewares Show "Best of Show" for Tundra
2006 Golden Hammer Gold Level Award Winner 2005 Golden Hammer Gold Level Award Winner
2004 Golden Hammer Gold Level Award Winner
2003 Golden Hammer Gold Level Award Winner
2002 SPARC Award Winner
2001 Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice Award for SA302
2001 Good Housekeeping "Good Buy" Award for SA302
1999 CHAMPS Award for winning marketing strategy in the consumer category
1999 EFFIE Award for "Be Safe...Replace" campaign, most effective advertising campaign in the health aids category
1997 Pinnacle Award for the Standard for Excellence
[edit] Recalls
ONELINK brand from First Alert was recalled for all models prior to March 3, 2006 and all models with model numbers "SA500" and "SCO500".
