KN95 protective Mask

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: KN95 protective Mask
Alert NumberA12/00016/22
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberProtective Mask KN95
Published7 January 2022

Risk Description

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 57%), and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. 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 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): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

5 white five-layer respiratory masks labelled only with KN95 GB2626-2006, with visible nose bracket in a foil packaging with black imprint 'KN95 protective mask'. Product sold online, in particular via eBay sold via ebay under number 224389518393.

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