Particle filter mask
KN95 Stereo Protective Mask
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Malta
What is the danger
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 32%). The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 65%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 4 May 2021
Product
- Description
- White protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, with elastic ear bands and nose strip, marked with "KN95".
- Packaging
- The product is sold in packs of 5 items, packed in transparent plastic pouch with green trim measuring 200x130mm.
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00769/21 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2021-22
- Published
- 15 July 2021
- Modified
- 15 July 2021
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