KN95 Professional Protection
| Alert Number | A12/01183/21 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 13 August 2021 |
Risk Description
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 71%). 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 (PPE) Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 26/07/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/07/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 27/07/2021Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 26/07/2021
Product Description
Yellow protective respiratory filtration half-face mask with white elastics, marked with KN95 and a reference to EN 149; the CE 2163 marking is also printed on the mask. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay (224376460742) and AliExpress.