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MASK particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskJun 4, 2021
Photo from the official notice: MASK particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: MASK particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: MASK particle filter mask — health risk

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

Hazard

The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 78%). 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (17/05/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (17/05/2021)

Product description

White foldable face mask with ear-loops and outside nose clip.

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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