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KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01062/20)

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskJul 24, 2020
Photo from the official notice: KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01062/20)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01062/20)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01062/20)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01062/20)

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 84 %)Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks — Other

Product description

KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, corresponding to FFP2 according to EN 149.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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