CPSC recall · Reported April 20, 2006
Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
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 threa…
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada recalled These smoke hoods are one-time use respiratory devices that assist users with breathing, ….
Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation was recalled by Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in April 20, 2006. Reason: The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide, w…. Remedy: The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop us…. Verify recall #06144 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide, w….
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- agency class
- April 20, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06144 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
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06144 |
| Date reported | April 20, 2006 |
| Date initiated | April 20, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Affected scope | About 290,000 units |
| 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
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the smoke hood devices and immediate…
- Check the recall number (06144) 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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