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KN95 Stereo Protective Mask particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskJun 4, 2021
Photo from the official notice: KN95 Stereo Protective Mask particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95 Stereo Protective Mask particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: KN95 Stereo Protective Mask 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 32%). The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 65%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other (04/05/2021)

Product description

White protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, with elastic ear bands and nose strip, marked with "KN95".

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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