CPSC recall 03551
Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-07-18
On 2025-07-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods by Essex Pb And R, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03551 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-09-08 |
| Published | 2025-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Essex Pb And R |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Plus 10® Fire Escape Hoods | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Essex-PBR-Announce-Recall-of-Plus-10-Fire-Escape-Hoods
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