CPSC, Brookdale International Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods
CPSC recall 02178. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 02178 has the recall date 11 Jun 2002. The notice names the firm Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The recall has about 27,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Smoke Hoods.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Brookdale are not aware of any incidents involving these emergency escape smoke hoods. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 27,400 |
| Description | This recall involves the EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods. The smoke hood is a bright green plastic cylinder with a clear red top. The cylinder is about 5 inches tall. The words "EVAC-U8 Emergency Escape Smoke Hood" are printed on the cylinder, along with the serial number and expiration date. Recalled smoke hoods have a serial number of A97,921 or higher, and an expiration date of May 1, 2002 or later. |
| Product | EVAC-U8 emergency escape smoke hoods, About 27,400, Smoke Hoods |
| Sold at | Web-based distributors, catalogues, and travel stores sold these smoke hoods, from May 1997 through April 2002, for about $70. |
| Manufacturer | Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Made in | Canada |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Lead or chemical
- Category: Smoke Hoods
- CPSC recalls of 2002
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 27,400Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Smoke Hoods
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Brookdale International Systems, Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2006 | Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02178The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02178. https://recallregister.com/product/2157-cpsc-brookdale-international-systems-inc-announce-recall-of-emergency/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02178 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Brookdale are not aware of any incidents involving these emergency escape smoke hoods. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Web-based distributors, catalogues, and travel stores sold these smoke hoods, from May 1997 through April 2002, for about $70.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02178?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 27,400
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Canada