KN95 - Mask (non-medical use)

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: KN95 - Mask (non-medical use)
Alert NumberA12/00573/21
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberJK-001
Published30 April 2021

Risk Description

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 13%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Respiratory protective mask, carrying the labels GB2626-2006, KN95, EN 149, FFP2 and CE.

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