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Carbon MonoxideApril 20, 2006CPSC #06144

Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation

Product
Smoke Hoods
Units affected
290,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

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.

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

None.

Made in

Canada

Where it was sold

  • 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+™."

Photos

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