CPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
USCPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
Recalling Firm: Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Brookdale-International-Systems-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Emergency-Escape-Smoke-Hoods- |
| Title | CPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/smoke-hood.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hood |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and Brookdale are not aware of any incidents involving these emergency escape smoke hoods. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods |
| Products › Type | Smoke Hoods |
| Products › Category I D | 2136 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 27,400 |
| Recall I D | 2157 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Web-based distributors, catalogues, and travel stores sold these smoke hoods, from May 1997 through April 2002, for about $70. |
| Recall Date | 2002-06-11T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 02178 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Consumer Contact | For more information consumers can contact Brookdale International Systems at (800) 459-3822 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |
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