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Customer Reviews for First Alert First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

First Alert First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Let the technology in the First Alert SA720CN Smoke Alarm warn you when it detects fire. It features a photoelectric sensor to detect smoke produced by smoldering fires. This smoke and fire detector has an escape light to illuminate your exit path in case of fire. Featuring an easy-access battery drawer, the First Alert photoelectric smoke detector does not need to be removed from the ceiling to change the battery.
Average Customer Rating:
4.6 out of 5
4.6
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Customer Recommendation93%14 out of 15reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Questions & Answers:
7 Questions | 22 Answers
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Photoelectric versus regular smoke detector.

10/31/2012
By ,
Marinette, WI
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
After watching a program on TV concerning particular types of detectors, they convinced me that the photoelelectric is the way to go. They have an approximate early response time of 17 seconds. I also purchased lithuim batteries (10 year), and will check them during the beginning & ending of daylight savings time.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per month
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Review 2 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Great buy

10/26/2012
By ,
Livermore Falls, ME
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
I love these detectors that have the lights. I have one in my basement and one in my upstairs hall at the top of the stairs outside of our bedrooms. It's a wonderful feature.
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:25 - 34
Gender:Female
Ownership:11 - 12 months
Usage:Every day
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Review 3 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

great one

10/09/2012
By ,
gallipolis,ohio
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
i love it and help for deaf n hard of hearing needed
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
0points
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Review 4 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

First Alert Smoke and Fire Detector

12/03/2010
By ,
San Antonio TX
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
a friend recommended we get photoelectric smoke detectors (our home has the Ion type of detectors). The First Alert is a great product.
A great feature is a bright light the comes on when the alarm sounds an alert.
That would make it much easier to see in the middle of the night if we ever have a fire.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+8points
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Review 5 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

not to be trusted

10/30/2010
By ,
Dundalk Md
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
out of the box did not work. sent back
Product Attributes:
Value
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Meets Expectations
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Recommends this product? No
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Every day
-11points
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Review 6 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Good Price/ Great Item/ Fast Shipping to Store

10/14/2010
By ,
Glassboro, NJ
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
One of the better First Alert smoke detectors (not false alarms from just cooking). VERY good price and the Ship to Store feature worked well and quickly. Very pleased with the purchase and the experience.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+2points
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Review 7 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

What every house needs

10/08/2010
By ,
Baltimore,MD
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great quality,great price
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+1point
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Review 8 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Smoke and Fire Detector - so far it works

09/29/2010
By ,
SW Florida
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Well, to date we haven't had any fires or smoke to detect, so I guess it's working.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
-3points
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Review 9 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Great smoke detector for deaf people

04/21/2010
By ,
Southern California
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
This smoke detector has a bright light along with the alarm and is very good for deaf or hard of hearing people.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every day
+14points
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Review 10 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Good product, light a little dim

08/20/2009
By ,
Ukiah, CA
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Don't expect daylight from this unit's little lamp. It will probably help in a smoky home fire, but I wouldn't count on it. As with most First Alert products, the overall product is fine, and I trust it will work to wake us up if, God forbid, we ever need it to.
Product Attributes:
Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Meets Expectations
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
+16points
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Review 11 for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN

Easy Installation & Loud

06/01/2009
By
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Very loud siren that should wake up college student in an instant.
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Recommends this product? Yes
+13points
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Ratings-Only Reviews for First Alert Photoelectric Smoke and Fire Detector, SA720CN
Based on the average of (4) ratings-only reviews
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Product Attributes:
Value
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
5 out of 5
5 out of 5