Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

So this detector is what "could have" saved our lives today had we not of gotten out of the house when we did (thanks to mommy's gut instinct). Our brand new house was struck by lightning early early this morning and the current traveled through our electrical system and out the plug behind the oven. The spark created a fire which destroyed our kitchen but thanks to the clap of thunder we were awake to check on the kids anyways and instantly smelled the fire and got out within minutes of the strike. The fire chief said that when they had got there, the only detector that was going off was this one. Moments later the smoke detectors (that also have the built in carbon monoxide detectors) went off about 10 min later. Carbon monoxide is a heavy gas and you need a floor level detector that will catch the gas. By the time it reaches the ceiling detectors, it's too late. According to the fire chief, this detector is what would've saved our lives. (And I have to admit, I was nervous since this is such a cheaply priced detector, but after today's experience, I'm buying these for everyone I know!)