KN95 Disposable Respirator
KN95 Disposable Respirator was recalled on 19 February 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00045/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Estonia. The product advertises a protective potential against viral particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by a relevant European body.
| Alert Number | INFO/00045/21 |
| Brand | MSafe |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | MS305 |
| Published | 19 February 2021 |
Risk Description
The product advertises a protective potential against viral particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by a relevant European body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and thus not properly protect if not combined with additional measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 25/01/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 25/01/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
White masks with mark KN95. The product was also sold online.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to KN95 Disposable Respirator.
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.