The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02178·Announced 2002-06-11

Brookdale Recalls EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods for Misuse Risk

Brookdale International Systems is recalling EVAC-U8 smoke hoods because they are not designed to protect against tear gas or chemical warfare agents.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, as the device is being used for purposes (chemical warfare/tear gas) it is not designed to protect against.

Plain-English summary

Brookdale International Systems, Inc. is recalling approximately 27,400 EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods. The product is a bright green plastic cylinder with a clear red top, approximately 5 inches tall, marked with the words "EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hood," a serial number, and an expiration date. The recalled units have a serial number of A97,921 or higher and an expiration date of May 1, 2002, or later.

The recall is being conducted because the smoke hoods are one-time emergency use personal safety devices intended to provide quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. However, some consumers purchased the hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents. The hoods are not designed or tested to provide protection against these agents. CPSC and Brookdale are not aware of any incidents involving these smoke hoods, but the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The smoke hoods were sold by web-based distributors, catalogues, and travel stores from May 1997 through April 2002 for about $70. 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. at 1-8755 Ash Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 6P3, for a refund, including the cost of postage. 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.

The recalled product

Product
EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods
Manufacturer
Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Fire Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
27,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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