Recalls / 2003-09-08
CPSC, Essex PB&R Announce Recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods
03551 · Recalled 2003-09-08 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods | 2,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Essex PB&R Corp.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Web sites, independent distributors sold these fire escape hoods nationwide, from January 1993 through August 2003, for about $150.
Consumer contact
Essex PB&R Corp. at (800) 296-7587 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: CPSC recall 03551. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.