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KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01355/21)

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskOct 1, 2021
Photo from the official notice: KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01355/21)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01355/21)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 protective mask particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01355/21)

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 74%). 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

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other (13/09/2021)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Retailer (13/09/2021)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (13/09/2021)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Distributor (15/09/2021)

Product description

White masks/packaging are marked as KN95 Gb2626-2006. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (under the code 184746423234) and AliExpress.

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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