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A12/00540/21

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
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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

  1. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
  2. 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
KN95 MASK
Barcode
650226559983
Batch
20201019M

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

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003512

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