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3231 FFP3 NR D KN95

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk

3231 FFP3 NR D KN95 was recalled on 17 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01762/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Germany. The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 99% minus 20%).

Photo of recalled product: 3231 FFP3 NR D KN95
Alert NumberA12/01762/21
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published17 December 2021

Risk Description

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 99% minus 20%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/11/2021

Product Description

Product marking: 3231 FFP3 NR D KN95 (Note: KN95 is marked) EN149:2009 CE0086 Product Qualified Certificate: Product name: KN95 Disposable Protective Mask (Non-Medical) Batch No: YF20210301 Production Date: 2021.03.01 Validity: 2 Years. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

🏥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to 3231 FFP3 NR D KN95.

About this risk

This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.

Recommended action

Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.

Who is at risk?

All consumers who have purchased this product.

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