KN95 MASK
KN95 MASK was recalled on 17 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01757/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Belgium. The safety of the product cannot be demonstrated due to the absence of important proof from the technical documentation.
| Alert Number | A12/01757/21 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Belgium |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | KN95 / PM2.5 |
| Published | 17 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The safety of the product cannot be demonstrated due to the absence of important proof from the technical documentation. Furthermore, the pack contained different types of masks. Due to this deficiencies, the product does not fulfil the requirements and thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/11/2021
Product Description
Particle filter mask.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to KN95 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.