CPSC recall · Reported June 11, 2002
CPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. In some instances, consumers purchas…
Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada recalled This recall involves the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods. The smoke hood is a bright….
CPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods was recalled by Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in June 11, 2002. Reason: The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection f…. Remedy: Consumers who purchased the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hood for protection from tear …. Verify recall #02178 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection f….
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- June 11, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02178 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods. The smoke hood is a bright green plastic cylinder with a clear red top. The cylinder is about 5 inches tall. The words "EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hood" are printed on the cylinder, along with the serial number and expiration date. Recalled smoke hoods have a serial number of A97,921 or higher, and an expiration date of May 1, 2002 or later.
Reason for recall
The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the smoke hoods should be used only to provide protection from smoke caused by fires.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who purchased the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hood for protection from tear gas and chemical warfare agents may return the product to Brookdale International Systems, Inc. 1-8755 Ash Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 6P3, for a refund, including the cost of postage.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02178 |
| Date reported | June 11, 2002 |
| Date initiated | June 11, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 27,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who purchased the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hood for protection from tear gas and chemical warfare agents may retu…
- Check the recall number (02178) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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