Plus 10 Fire Escape Hoods (Essex) – Safety Concern (2003)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods
Brand
Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill.
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
Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill. is recalling Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods. The hazard is: These fire escape hoods do not provide protection against certain chemical warfare agents (Sarin, Ta. 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 fire escape hoods are sold as "Plus 10® Filter Breathing Unit." The hoods are sealed inside foil bags with blue and white labels on them listing the product name and reading, in part, "It's not just ten minutes of air. It's a lifetime." The foil bags are stored inside blue zippered nylon pouches.
Reported concern (CPSC)
These fire escape hoods do not provide protection against certain chemical warfare agents (Sarin, Tabum and Soman), as previously claimed in marketing materials and on the firm's Web site. The product can still be used as an escape filter hood in fire and smoke emergencies.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
If consumers purchased the fire escape hood for protection against chemical warfare agents, they can return it to Essex PB&R Corp for a refund.
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