KN95 Protective mask

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: KN95 Protective mask
Alert NumberA12/00913/20
BrandBKJ
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryBelgium
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published26 June 2020

Risk Description

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 94 %), the mask does not properly adapt to the face resulting in a insufficient total filtration capacity (Measured value ≤ 68 %).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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 26/05/2020

Product Description

KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, corresponding to category FFP2 according to EN 149.

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