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KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95 particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskMar 19, 2021
Photo from the official notice: KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95 particle filter mask — health risk

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

Hazard

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 20 %). 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 PPE Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (10/02/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer

Product description

Packed in cardboard box with 20 masks

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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