CPSC

EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled Emergency Escape Smoke Hood
Recalled Emergency Escape Smoke Hood
Recalled Emergency Escape Smoke Hood
Recalled Emergency Escape Smoke Hood
Recalled Emergency Escape Smoke Hood
Recalled Emergency Escape Smoke Hood

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.

What You Should Do

Remedy

The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should stop using the smoke hood devices and immediately dispose of the product.

Consumer Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Products

EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

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+™."