KN95 HAZE PROOF MASK
KN95 HAZE PROOF MASK was recalled on 7 August 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00112/20. Health risk / other risk reported by Italy. The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by a relevant body.
| Alert Number | INFO/00112/20 |
| Brand | HAZE PROOF MASK |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Italy |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | KN95 HAZE PROOF MASK |
| Published | 7 August 2020 |
Risk Description
The product advertises a protective potential against particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by a relevant 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 with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 30/04/2020
Product Description
White KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, corresponding to FFP2 according to EN 149.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to KN95 HAZE PROOF MASK.
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.