Emergency Smoke Hoods (EVAC) – Carbon Monoxide Risk (2006)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
Brand
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brookdale International Systems Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is recalling EVAC-U8™ and EVAC+™ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods. The hazard is: The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon mo. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026