Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
Date of Recall
2006-04-20CPSC Release Number
06-144Manufactured In
CanadaUnits
About 290,000 unitsManufacturer
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaSold By
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+™."Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
None.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.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.Recall Comments
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