Arney,

Really appreciated your insights regarding the the EVACU8 hood as I've got several for personal use and we also have several at work for our building evacuation teams. My/our purchasing decisions were made on much the same basis as your logic and we're also frustrated about the recall being needed.

Interestingly enough, despite having sent in registration information, it does not appear that we ever received notice of the recall and only became aware of it through ETS after the expiration date of the recall notice.

Nonetheless, we are holding on to them until an upgrade can be obtained. Our basic thinking is that even though it may not filter the CO as well as originally indicated, it will still filter a lot of other yucky stuff until we can get out.

What we were sadly lacking though is a good user report and that you took the time to do so is really outstanding.

Now all we know some things to watch out for in using this and other products. Good job!

Regards,
Comanche7