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CPSCRecalled Apr 20, 2006 · #06144

Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation

Hazard

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.

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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.

Product details

Product
EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
Type
Smoke Hoods
Manufacturer
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Web sites, safety products retailers, catalogs, and travel stores, from September 2000 through March 2006, for about $75 for the "EVAC-U8™" and about $150 for the "EVAC+™."
Made in
Canada

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice