KN95 Professional Protection
KN95 Professional Protection was recalled on 13 August 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01183/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Germany. The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 71%).
| 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.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to KN95 Professional Protection.
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.