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DB BIOTECH Particulate respirator HG-KN95 particle filter mask — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskFeb 11, 2022
Photo from the official notice: DB BIOTECH Particulate respirator HG-KN95 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: DB BIOTECH Particulate respirator HG-KN95 particle filter mask — health risk
Photo from the official notice: DB BIOTECH Particulate respirator HG-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 76%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the European standard EN 149.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Importer (04/01/2022)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (04/01/2022)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (04/01/2022)

Product description

White protective respiratory filtration half-face mask with the marking KN95. Product 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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