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Recall 03551 — Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2003-09-08

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
03551
Date of alert
2003-09-08
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Essex PB&R Corp., of Edwardsville, Ill.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Essex-PBR-Announce-Recall-of-Plus-10-Fire

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