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A12/00016/22

Particle filter mask

KN95 protective Mask

Protective equipmentHealth risk / other
Notifying country
Germany
Sold online
Yes
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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

  1. Stop of sales Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
  2. 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
Protective Mask KN95

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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