Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods
Published September 8, 2003
Summary
CPSC records recall 03551, published September 8, 2003. Recalling firm: Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill.; Reported units: 2,000.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill.
- Manufacturer
- Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill.
- Distributor
- Web sites and independent distributors sold these fire escape hoods nationwide, from January 1993 through August 2003, for about $150.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 03551 on September 8, 2003. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill..