KN95
KN95 was recalled on 4 December 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00172/20. Health risk / other risk reported by Romania. The product has no CE marking and is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body.
| Alert Number | INFO/00172/20 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Romania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 4 December 2020 |
Risk Description
The product has no CE marking and is not certified as protective equipment 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/11/2020
Product Description
White respiratory protective half-face mask. The product does not bear the CE marking. It has the mentions "KN95" and "GB2626-2006" printed on it.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to 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.