Disposable Masks
Disposable Masks was recalled on 6 November 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00135/20. Health risk / other risk reported by Luxembourg. The mask is presented as providing a high protective function (“high filtration capacity”, “help filter up to 90% of bacteria”, “ideal for home healthcare use”).
| Alert Number | INFO/00135/20 |
| Brand | Supernal |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | GB/T 32610-2016 |
| Published | 6 November 2020 |
Risk Description
The mask is presented as providing a high protective function (“high filtration capacity”, “help filter up to 90% of bacteria”, “ideal for home healthcare use”). However these claims are not backed by evidence. In the absence of proof of the efficiency of these masks, this could create a false sense of safety to the wearer of the mask” and thus not properly protect if not combined with additional measures.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 01/10/2020
Product Description
Respiratory filtration half-face mask.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Disposable Masks.
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.