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CPSC, Essex PB&R Announce Recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods

Reported: September 8, 2003 Initiated: September 8, 2003 #03551

Product Description

These fire escape hoods are sold as "Plus 10® Filter Breathing Unit." The hoods are sealed inside foil bags with blue and white labels on them listing the product name and reading, in part, "It's not just ten minutes of air. It's a lifetime." The foil bags are stored inside blue zippered nylon pouches.

Reason for Recall

These fire escape hoods do not provide protection against certain chemical warfare agents (Sarin, Tabum and Soman), as previously claimed in marketing materials and on the firm's Web site. The product can still be used as an escape filter hood in fire and smoke emergencies.

Remedy

If consumers purchased the fire escape hood for protection against chemical warfare agents, they can return it to Essex PB&R Corp for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
2,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Essex-PBR-Announce-Recall-of-Plus-10-Fire-Escape-Hoods

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These fire escape hoods are sold as "Plus 10® Filter Breathing Unit." The hoods are sealed inside foil bags with blue and white labels on them listing the product name and reading, in part, "It's not just ten minutes of air. It's a lifetime." The foil bags are stored inside blue zippered nylon pouches.. Recalled by Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill.. Units affected: 2,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These fire escape hoods do not provide protection against certain chemical warfare agents (Sarin, Tabum and Soman), as previously claimed in marketing materials and on the firm's Web site. The product can still be used as an escape filter hood in fire and smoke emergencies.
What should consumers do? ▼
If consumers purchased the fire escape hood for protection against chemical warfare agents, they can return it to Essex PB&R Corp for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 8, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03551.

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