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Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation

Reported: April 20, 2006 Initiated: April 20, 2006 #06144

Product Description

These smoke hoods are one-time use respiratory devices that assist users with breathing, while escaping a fire. They include a transparent plastic hood that covers the user's head, and a canister that filters out toxic gases. "EVAC+™" or "EVAC-U8™" is printed on the canister.

Reason for Recall

The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide, which could seriously compromise their ability to escape the fire threat.

Remedy

The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the smoke hood devices and immediately dispose of the product.

Details

Units Affected
About 290,000 units
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Emergency-Smoke-Hoods-Recalled-for-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Inhalation

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These smoke hoods are one-time use respiratory devices that assist users with breathing, while escaping a fire. They include a transparent plastic hood that covers the user's head, and a canister that filters out toxic gases. "EVAC+™" or "EVAC-U8™" is printed on the canister.. Recalled by Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Units affected: About 290,000 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide, which could seriously compromise their ability to escape the fire threat.
What should consumers do? ▼
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the smoke hood devices and immediately dispose of the product.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 20, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06144.

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