7 on Your Side: Consumer Reports reveals best smoke alarms

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- This is the time of the year when we're supposed to change the batteries in our smoke alarms. But what if the smoke alarm itself needs to be changed? Consumer Reports reveals the best smoke alarms and why older ones might not give your family the best protection in a fire.

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