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Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery: Energizer Family Safety Kit Giveaway

October 18, 2013 by Beeb 63 Comments

Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery

A Family Safety Kit was provided for this post.

Daylight Savings Time will end on November 3rd this year. I love getting that extra hour back from spring – goodness knows I could use an extra hour…or ten. 😉 For 26 years, Energizer has run a safety awareness campaign in conjunction with “Falling back”: Change Your Clock Change Your Battery. This project, run by Energizer and The International Association of Fire Chiefs, encourages families to use the time change as a reminder to switch out the batteries in their smoke detectors. According to some scary statistics, 2/3 of home fire deaths occurred in households where a working smoke detector was not present; a quarter of these fatalities happened in home that had smoke detectors that were not working correctly. The Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program works to raise awareness in conjunction with battery donations by Energizer.

9 Volt Batteries

I received a Family Safety Kit from Energizer last week, which is a fun tote packed with emergency essentials. Of course, the first item of importance were these Energizer MAX 9 Volt batteries, which means I’m well prepared to change out my smoke alarm batteries on November 3rd!

Kidde Carbon Monoxide And Smoke Alarm

I also received this awesome Kidde Carbon Monoxide And Smoke Alarm, which actually talks and yells out warnings like “Fire! Fire!” when it detects a threat. No joke, it was no more than 15 minutes after UPS delivered this package that I burnt a piece of toast and filled the kitchen with smoke. Guess I really needed this, huh?! 😉

​Energizer LED Safety Light

Another inclusion in the kit was this ​Energizer LED Safety Light. Not only does this big, bright flashlight adjust to run on multiple battery types – C, AA or AAA – but it also has an emergency checklist right on it where you can write things like the phone number to the police station and hospital. This is a really good idea, because I keep meaning to print out the non-emergency police line and tape it on the fridge, and I keep forgetting.

AA Batteries

Finally, I received a 16-pack of Energizer AA Batteries to power things like flashlights during the upcoming winter storm season.

This November 3rd, make a mental note to switch out those smoke detectors and make sure all of them are working correctly. For more info on the Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery program, visit Energizer.com; in addition, you can pay a visit to the Energizer Bunny on Facebook and click on the Fire Safety tab for more info and a chance to win a mega safety kit worth more than $167 – they’ll be giving away one every day through November 3rd!

Enter To Win:

To commemorate Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery, MomStart is having its own giveaway for a Family Safety Kit with an approximate retail value of $60:

(1) Grocery Tote
(1) Kidde Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm
(1) Energizer MAX 9 Volt Battery
(1) Energizer Weatheready LED Safety Light
(1) 16-pack of Energizer MAX AA Batteries

To Enter:

Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter for your chance to win. Giveway ends on October 31st, 2013 at 11:00 PM PST. Giveaway is open to residents of the continental US, 18 years or older; sorry, no PO Boxes or APO/FPO. Please click here for our giveaway rules.

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Comments

  1. Keely Hostetter says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:07 am

    That you should clean your fire alarms , never thought of that.

    Reply
  2. Sandy VanHoey says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:37 am

    The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
    recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years and
    having a combination of both ionization and photo electric
    smoke alarms to keep you alert to all types of home fires.

    Reply
  3. John Darrow says

    October 18, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    It’s a good idea to test and change your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clock back from Daylight Saving Time.

    Reply
  4. Megan says

    October 18, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I had no IDEA I was supposed to clean my smoke alarms!!!

    Reply
  5. Doreen84 says

    October 18, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    change your flash light batteries

    Reply
  6. Margaret Smith says

    October 18, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    I like the tip to Clean Your Smoke Alarms and
    Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
    Thanks so much.

    Reply
  7. Jessica M. says

    October 18, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I learned from the website I visited that you should install fire extinguishers AND make sure everyone can use them. That’s a really good idea! I think, you never know when cooking if you’ll ever need a fire extinguisher!

    Reply
  8. Maureen says

    October 18, 2013 at 5:17 pm

    Families are encouraged to use the extra hour “gained” from the end of daylight saving time to review their home fire safety plans and remind their friends, family and neighbors of the life-saving habit of changing and testing smoke alarm batteries

    Reply
  9. cheryl s says

    October 18, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    after installing batteries test your alarms

    Reply
  10. Richie Cooper says

    October 18, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    This would be great to win.

    Reply
  11. Angela s says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:10 am

    i learned I should clean my smoke alarms. i never heard that before.

    andysavi.mom@gmail.com

    Reply
  12. Karl says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:54 am

    I should check my carbon monoxide tester too.

    Reply
  13. Cynthia C says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:56 am

    I learned that smoke detectors should be replaced every ten years.

    Reply
  14. Julie says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:16 am

    you need to clean the alarms !!

    Reply
  15. Yona says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:36 am

    I learned that we turn our clocks back on November 3, and that you should change batteries in flash lights – never thought about that before

    Reply
  16. Karen Glatt says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Change my flashlight batteries and check my smoke detectors and change the batteries twice a year.

    Reply
  17. shirley says

    October 19, 2013 at 9:17 am

    I learned you should clean your smoke alarms.

    Reply
  18. Jackie says

    October 19, 2013 at 9:21 am

    I learned that the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years.
    Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Nancy says

    October 19, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Here’s a new to me tip: Ensure your smoke alarms’ and carbon monoxide detectors’ sensitivity by cleaning them each month of dust and cobwebs.

    Reply
  20. Candice says

    October 19, 2013 at 10:07 am

    I learned I should be cleaning my smoke detectors.

    Reply
  21. Linda Kish says

    October 19, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Ensure your smoke alarms’ and carbon monoxide detectors’ sensitivity by cleaning them each month of dust and cobwebs (I never thought about cobwebs).

    Reply
  22. Paige Chandler says

    October 19, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I learned to clean your detectors…who knew?

    Reply
  23. Marcia Goss says

    October 19, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Test your smoke detectors monthly to make sure they are working properly.

    Reply
  24. Judy Estrin says

    October 19, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Clean and change the batteries in your flashlights, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

    Reply
  25. Ann Fantom says

    October 20, 2013 at 6:11 am

    I learned that the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
    recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years and
    having a combination of both ionization and photo electric
    smoke alarms to keep you alert to all types of home fires.

    Reply
  26. Kathy S says

    October 20, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    Have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and make sure adults know how to use it.

    Reply
  27. Cynthia R says

    October 21, 2013 at 7:17 am

    i learned you should replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

    Reply
  28. Andrea Williams says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

    Reply
  29. Stephen says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:28 am

    Change your lfashlight batteries

    Reply
  30. Daniel M says

    October 21, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    learned I should clean the smoke detectors

    Reply
  31. kristin sims says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    i learned that my house would be safer if i had a carbon monoxide detector…..i guess that will be on my xmas wish list..thank you for the safety tip link, and your giveaway!

    Reply
  32. tracy simms says

    October 22, 2013 at 7:11 am

    I learned to “store your flashlight in a dry, cool location that’s convenient and easy to reach in an emergency or power outage”. thanks

    Reply
  33. kim says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    The safety tip I learned was Clean your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly I would have never thought about that

    Reply
  34. Heather! says

    October 22, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Wow…there were a few surprises there. First…CLEAN SMOKE DETECTORS?! And replace them every ten years? Both tips make sense when you think about it, but…I guess I never have done.

    Reply
  35. Wanda McHenry says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    I learned that you should replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. I didn’t know that!

    Reply
  36. Cheryl F. says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:01 am

    I learned to “replace smoke alarms every 10 years and have a combination of both ionization and photo electric smoke alarms to keep you alert to all types of home fires.”

    Reply
  37. Cindy Ray says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:57 am

    you should replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

    Reply
  38. Cindy Ray says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:57 am

    you should replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

    Reply
  39. Nikki Strong says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I didn’t know this tip…DONT carry loose batteries in a pocket or purse with metal objects like coins, paper clips, etc. This can short-circuit the battery, leading to high heat or leakage.

    Reply
  40. Jennifer T. says

    October 25, 2013 at 8:45 am

    I learned that you should clean your smoke detectors of dust and cobwebs once a month. I don’t think I’ve ever thought of doing that. Gross.
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  41. Patty White says

    October 25, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I learned that it’s a good idea to test and change your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clock back from Daylight Saving Time.

    Reply
  42. Sarah L says

    October 26, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Clean Your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  43. Nannypanpan says

    October 27, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    I learned you should keep a flashlight on your nightstand to find your way out in a fire

    Reply
  44. Lauren @ Hobo Mama says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    You should let your kids know what the smoke alarms sound like — good tip!

    Reply
  45. Traci says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Change the batteries in your smoke alarm with the time change.

    Reply
  46. Nichole D says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:35 am

    I never thought to clean the alarm!

    Reply
  47. Rosanne says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Something I never knew to clean you smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors

    Reply
  48. Sadie B. says

    October 30, 2013 at 7:14 am

    Great tip to Clean Your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Always a good idea.

    Reply
  49. Michelle H says

    October 30, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    Learned that your smoke alarms need to be less than 10 years old.

    Reply
  50. Kimberly Hilbert says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:08 am

    I had not thought about cleaning the smoke alarms. I guess it does get dusty.

    Reply
  51. Angela Ash says

    October 31, 2013 at 7:14 am

    I learned that you need to clean your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors each month of dust and cobwebs to ensure your smoke alarms’ and carbon monoxide detectors’ sensitivity. I never really thought about this safety tip. I have cleaned them before when I’ve noticed too much dust on them, kind of like the ceiling fan. I’m definitely going to start doing it the once a month like Energizer suggests.

    Reply
  52. mary gardner says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:39 am

    replace your smoke alarms every 10 years

    Reply
  53. Rhonda Tenderholt says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:40 am

    I didn’t know to clean your carbon minoxide or fire alarm.

    Reply
  54. Richard Hicks says

    October 31, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    learned to keep the dust and cobwebs cleaned off of the detectors!

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

    Reply
  55. Sarah Marshall says

    October 31, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I was interested to learn that it’s important to dust/clean smoke detectors. I hadn’t really thought about dust impacting their ability to functioning properly.

    Reply
  56. Felicia says

    October 31, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    To clean your fire alarms,

    Reply
  57. chickie brewer says

    October 31, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    keep it clean

    Reply
  58. laurie says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I learned that Change Your Smoke Alarm and
    Carbon Monoxide Detector Batteries at the same time

    Reply
  59. meme says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    I learned that you should keep flashlights with fresh batteries at your
    bedside for help in finding the way out and
    signaling for help in the event of a fire.

    Reply
  60. margo mckoen says

    October 31, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    Would love thisi for my daughter and grandson who need these so bad!!

    Reply
  61. Gianna says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Energizer® MAX® AA batteries now hold their power for 10 years.

    Reply
  62. Buddy Garrett says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Install a fire extinguisher in or near your kitchen and make sure every family member knows how to use it.

    Reply
  63. Bryan E. says

    October 31, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway…
    The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
    recommends replacing smoke alarms every 10 years and
    having a combination of both ionization and photo electric
    smoke alarms to keep you alert to all types of home fires.

    Reply

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