Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Risk
CPSC recalls EVAC-U8 and EVAC+ smoke hoods because they may fail to filter carbon monoxide. Consumers should stop using and dispose of the devices.
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 the device may fail to protect against carbon monoxide inhalation during a fire, but no injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling approximately 290,000 units of EVAC-U8 and EVAC+ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods. These one-time use respiratory devices are designed to assist users with breathing while escaping a fire by filtering out toxic gases. The recall is due to a risk that the hoods could fail to work properly, exposing users to harmful carbon monoxide, which could seriously compromise their ability to escape a fire threat.
The affected products were manufactured by Brookdale International Systems Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They were sold from September 2000 through March 2006 via websites, safety products retailers, catalogs, and travel stores. The EVAC-U8 model was sold for about $75, and the EVAC+ model for about $150. The products are identified by the text "EVAC+" or "EVAC-U8" printed on the canister.
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Because the manufacturer is out of business, a remedy such as a refund or replacement is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the smoke hood devices immediately and dispose of the product. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
The recalled product
- Product
- EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
- Affected units
- 290,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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