CPSC, Essex PB&R Announce Recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-09-08). Hazards: fire, chemical. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03551 |
| Published | 2003-09-08 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-18 |
| Product category | Smoke Hoods |
| Products | Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods |
| Firm named in the title | Essex PB&R |
| Firms | Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Web sites and independent distributors sold these fire escape hoods nationwide, from January 1993 through August 2003, for about $150. |
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.
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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