
Particle filter mask
KN95 mask - respiratory protective face mask
Protective equipmentHealth risk / other
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value: as low as 82 %). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
- Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- White respiratory protective face mask in a transparent plastic bag (1 piece) with packaging indicating only the KN95 standard; according to the printing on the mask itself, both standard KN95 GB2626-2006 and also EU standard EN 149:2001+A1:2009 are met
- Packaging
- Plastic bag with black inscription. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.
- Model / type
- Barcode
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00540/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-16
- Published
- 22 April 2021
- Modified
- 22 April 2021
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