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EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods

Published September 19, 2025 · Recall initiated: June 11, 2002

What's the hazard

The smoke hood is a one-time emergency use personal safety device, that provides quick temporary protection from smoke in the event of a fire. In some instances, consumers purchased the smoke hoods for protection from tear gas or chemical warfare agents, but the smoke hoods should be used only to provide protection from smoke caused by fires.

What to do

Consumers who purchased the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hood for protection from tear gas and chemical warfare agents may return the product to Brookdale International Systems, Inc. 1-8755 Ash Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 6P3, for a refund, including the cost of postage.

Recall details

Brand
Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Manufacturer
Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Distributor
Web-based distributors, catalogues, and travel stores sold these smoke hoods, from May 1997 through April 2002, for about $70.
Country
US
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