Kidde Plug-In Carbon Monoxide Detector, COPD with Digital Display and AA Battery Backup

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector, model COPD, is a plug-in carbon monoxide alarm for residential spaces, with a backlit digital display and two included AA alkaline backup batteries.

• 85-decibel alarm — sounds when carbon monoxide is detected and signals occupants to go outside.
• Backlit digital display — makes the detected CO level visible.
• 120V AC power with two AA battery backup — helps maintain detection during a power outage.
• Rotating plug — fits vertical or horizontal outlets without blocking adjacent sockets.
• UL 2034 5th Edition standards and ETL Listed — provides specific testing and listing credentials.
• 10-year limited warranty on the alarm — covers the stated manufacturer warranty period.

Carbon monoxide can come from fuel-burning appliances such as gas stoves, water heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces. This detector is made for everyday monitoring in homes and apartments, giving residents, renters, homeowners, and pet owners a way to be alerted to detected CO hazards.

How does the Kidde detector alert you to carbon monoxide?

When it detects carbon monoxide, the alarm sounds at 85 decibels and the backlit screen shows the CO level. An LED warning light also indicates a hazard, while the Test/Hush button lets you check the detector’s function or temporarily silence an alert when appropriate. The design has no nighttime chirps.

• The alarm is intended to signal occupants to go outside when dangerous CO is detected.
• Use the Test button for a function check before use.

How does the plug-in power and outlet fit work?

The alarm operates from a 120V AC outlet and includes two AA alkaline batteries for backup power. Its rotating plug can be positioned for either vertical or horizontal outlets, and the design leaves adjacent sockets unblocked. Built-in power surge immunity supports operation during voltage fluctuations.

• The detector is single-voltage 120V and may not work with 220V outlets.
• Battery backup is intended to help maintain detection during an outage.

Can I use the Kidde detector at home or while traveling?

It is suitable for residential use in homes and apartments, and its compact, lightweight design can also be taken to hotels or vacation rentals. Use it only in conditioned spaces; it is not approved for RV or boat use. Pack it carefully to help avoid damage, remove the batteries before travel, and reinsert them after arrival.

• Designed for everyday residential carbon monoxide monitoring.
• Travel use is for conditioned spaces, such as a hotel or vacation rental.

What testing and warranty apply to this alarm?

The Kidde alarm is tested to meet UL 2034 5th Edition standards and is ETL Listed. It comes with a 10-year limited warranty on the alarm.

• UL 2034 5th Edition is the stated standard it is tested to meet.
• ETL Listed is its stated listing credential.

This detector is suited to renters, homeowners, and pet owners seeking plug-in CO monitoring in a conditioned residential space, including when staying in a hotel or vacation rental. Its 120V plug-in power, battery backup, and audible alert provide the stated monitoring setup for those settings.