Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation
Source: CPSC Recall #06144
Recall Date
2006-04-20
Manufacturer
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Units Affected
About 290,000 units
Products Involved
EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
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.
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.
Reported Injuries
None.
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+™."
Manufactured In
Canada
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28