EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Brookdale International Systems Inc. is recalling EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods, which are designed to provide temporary protection from smoke during fires. The recalled product is a bright green plastic cylinder about 5 inches tall with a clear red top, labeled "EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hood" along with a serial number and expiration date. The recall affects smoke hoods with serial number A97,921 or higher and an expiration date of May 1, 2002 or later.
The recall was issued because some consumers purchased these smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the product is designed only for smoke protection from fires and is not suitable for those other purposes. Consumers who purchased the EVAC-U8 for protection from tear gas and chemical warfare agents may return the product to Brookdale International Systems, Inc. at 1-8755 Ash Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 6P3, for a full refund including the cost of postage.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the smoke hoods should be used only to provide protection from smoke caused by fires.
Consumers who purchased the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hood for protection from tear gas and chemical warfare agents may return the product to Brookdale International Systems, Inc. 1-8755 Ash Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 6P3, for a refund, including the cost of postage.
This recall involves the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods. The smoke hood is a bright green plastic cylinder with a clear red top. The cylinder is about 5 inches tall. The words "EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hood" are printed on the cylinder, along with the serial number and expiration date. Recalled smoke hoods have a serial number of A97,921 or higher, and an expiration date of May 1, 2002 or later.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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