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KN95 Protective face mask / Respirator

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk

KN95 Protective face mask / Respirator was recalled on 10 July 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01009/20. Health risk / other risk reported by Belgium. The mask does not properly adapt to the face.

Photo of recalled product: KN95 Protective face mask / Respirator
Alert NumberA12/01009/20
BrandGovek
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryBelgium
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode6 973099 910014
Published10 July 2020

Risk Description

The mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risksDate of entry into force: 12/05/2020

Product Description

KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask.

🏥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to KN95 Protective face mask / Respirator.

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.

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