A smoke alarm system specifically designed to detect smoke near a kitchen stove includes a transmitter assembly having a smoke detection device housed within an enclosure which hangs upon an oven door handle or other such appendage. The transmitter assembly further comprises a transmitter module that generates a wireless signal upon detection of smoke and transmits the signal to a remote receiver. When activated by the signal from the transmitter assembly, the receiver assembly produces sound and illumination type alarms, thereby warning occupants of smoke that is emanating from the stove, and the need to take immediate corrective action.