Particle filter mask

What is the danger

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 71%). 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.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 26 July 2021
2. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 26 July 2021
3. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 26 July 2021
4. Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 27 July 2021

Product

Description

Yellow protective respiratory filtration half-face mask with white elastics, marked with KN95 and a reference to EN 149; the CE 2163 marking is also printed on the mask. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay (224376460742) and AliExpress.

Packaging

The masks are packaged in plastic pouches with turquoise lettering, and containing 10 items each. The packaging bears the claim of "95% filtration efficiency" and is marked with KN95 and CE and does not state the manufacturer’s name, model references, an appropriate barcode or other information.

Batch

224376460742