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KN95 mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01572/20)

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskNov 20, 2020
Photo from the official notice: KN95 mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01572/20)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01572/20)

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

Hazard

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 61,5% in the penetration test). 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

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (23/09/2020)

Product description

White respiratory protective half-face mask of category KN95. The product was also sold online.

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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