January 13, 2004

By: Adalie Schnider
Website: http://www.1st-in-batteries.com

Batteries Plus to give away 9-volt batteries

In an effort to ensure that every household in America has a working smoke alarm, Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest retail chain focused on the expanding $20 billion battery category, will give away hundreds of 9-Volt batteries and educate consumers about smoke alarm safety during National Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2003.

Batteries Plus 213 locations nationwide are participating in the annual effort by giving away one 9-V battery per household during store hours throughout the week. In addition, numerous Batteries Plus stores have coordinated events with local fire departments involving touch-a-truck, fire safety quizzes and contests and other fire prevention educational activities.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that approximately 370,000 homes in the United States are the scenes of fires each year and that about 80 percent of deaths from fire occur in homes. According to NFPA, a smoke alarm reduces the risk of dying in a fire by almost 50 percent.

“Our goal is to raise awareness that smoke alarms with functioning 9-Volt batteries help save lives,” said Russ Reynolds, President and CEO of Batteries Plus. “According to the United States Fire Administration, the number of fires that occur in homes with non-functioning smoke alarms has grown at an alarming rate over the last 10 years. As a national retailer, we are pleased to participate in important community outreach efforts, such as National Fire Prevention Week.”

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