Town of Bracebridge urges residents to stay safe and ensure proper carbon monoxide alarm protection

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (May 7, 2026) – The Town of Bracebridge is advising residents to remain vigilant when purchasing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms online, following reports of misleading and potentially fraudulent social media posts.

The Bracebridge Fire Department is aware of recurring social media posts promoting  carbon monoxide alarms that claim to be better than others. These posts often use alarming language and emotional stories to encourage quick purchases. Residents are reminded to be diligent online and to be vigilant when reviewing content and clicking on ad links.

What to look for when purchasing alarms
To ensure your home is properly protected, residents are encouraged to:

• Consider smoke and carbon monoxide alarms from reputable retailers and well-known brands;
• Avoid deals that seem too good to be true or rely on urgent, fear-based messaging; and
• Verify that the product is certified for use in Canada.

• ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) 
• CSA (Canadian Standards Association Group) 
• cUL (UL certification for Canada) 
• ETL (Intertek Testing Services), marked with a “c” for Canada