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KN95 particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01108/23)

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskMay 19, 2023
Photo from the official notice: KN95 particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01108/23)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01108/23)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01108/23)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01108/23)
Photo from the official notice: KN95 particle filter mask — health risk (A12/01108/23)

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 61 %). 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

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (23/03/2022)

Product description

Protective respiratory mask in white colour with pressed-in KN95 markings. It has flexible rubber bands for attaching behind the ears.

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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