CPSC, Essex PB&R Announce Recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2504.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2504.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Web Sites And Independent Distributors Sold These Fire Escape Hoods Nationwide, From January 1993 Through August 2003, For About $150. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2504.
Essex PB&R Corp. at (800) 296-7587 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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Web Sites And Independent Distributors Sold These Fire Escape Hoods Nationwide, From January 1993 Through August 2003, For About $150. Recall FAQ
Web Sites And Independent Distributors Sold These Fire Escape Hoods Nationwide, From January 1993 Through August 2003, For About $150. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Essex PB&R Announce Recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods. The notice was published on September 8, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,000 units are potentially affected.