CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall Details
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+™."
Injuries
None.
Manufacturer
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Recall Number
06144
Product Information
Product Name
EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
Product Type
Smoke Hoods
Number of Units
About 290,000 units
Manufacturer Name
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Manufactured In
Canada