
Particle filter mask
KN95 protective Mask
Protective equipmentHealth risk / other
- Notifying country
- Germany
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 57%), and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. 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
- Stop of sales Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
- Stop of sales Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer
Product
- Description
- 5 white five-layer respiratory masks labelled only with KN95 GB2626-2006, with visible nose bracket in a foil packaging with black imprint 'KN95 protective mask'. Product sold online, in particular via eBay sold via ebay under number 224389518393.
- Packaging
- Foil packaging with black print 'KN95 protective mask', no manufacturer's details
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00016/22 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2022-1
- Published
- 4 January 2022
- Modified
- 4 January 2022
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