Kidde

Kidde is a brand of fire safety products that includes smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and a wide range of fire extinguishers. The brand is part of Carrier Global Corporation and is commonly used in homes, schools, and businesses worldwide. Kidde devices are designed to detect smoke, heat, or gas hazards and to provide early alerts or enable safe fire suppression.

Kidde traces its origins to 1917, when Walter Kidde & Company was founded in the United States to manufacture aviation equipment and safety gear. The company later expanded into fire protection products, and the Kidde name became widely associated with home safety devices, including battery-operated and hard-wired smoke alarms and wall-mounted extinguishers. Over the decades, Kidde grew through research, development, and acquisitions, becoming a leading brand in the fire-safety industry.

In recent years, Kidde has been involved in safety recalls affecting millions of extinguishers, in cooperation with safety regulators. The recalls highlighted the importance of regular inspection, proper maintenance, and replacement of outdated devices. Today, Kidde continues to produce and market a range of fire-safety products, aiming to meet safety standards and consumer needs in varied environments.