IPOS Atemschutz-maske, Meltblown protective mask particle filter mask — health risk
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Hazard
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 88%) and the total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 83%). 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 Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (07/11/2022)
Product description
Particle filtering half mask with two ear straps without valve, outside grey colour, inside white colour, marked with FFP2 and with the CE marking printed on. 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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