Lithium-Free 10-Year Alarms: The Future of Permanent Power

USI is redefining long-term home safety. By utilizing Duracell® Duralock alkaline technology instead of traditional lithium, our Permanent Power alarms offer a stable, high-performance safety solution that is as kind to the environment as it is to your home.

Performance Metrics Standard Lithium USI Lithium-Free
Chemical Stability Potentially Volatile High Stability
Shelf Life Activation Continuous Drain Starts on Install
Eco-Footprint Hazardous Disposal Eco-Alkaline

The Duracell® Difference

A smoke alarm is only as reliable as its power source. By partnering with Duracell, USI ensures that your 10-year alarm isn't just "long-lasting"—it's backed by the most trusted name in portable power. This eliminates the need for battery changes for a full decade, saving you the cost and hassle of replacing up to twenty 9-volt batteries.

Smart Safety Advantages

  • Microprocessor Precision: Reduces nuisance alarms caused by non-emergency triggers like shower steam.
  • Dual Warranty: Comprehensive 10-year coverage on both the sensor hardware and the battery.
  • USST Technology: Available dual-sensing protection against smoldering and flaming fires.

Peace of Mind, Redefined

Upgrading to a 10-year permanent power alarm is one of the easiest ways to improve your home safety profile. With USI's lithium-free technology, you're choosing a solution that is safer to store, easier to dispose of, and consistently reliable through 2036 and beyond.

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