Particle filter mask
Particle filter mask was recalled on 7 August 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00115/20. Health risk / other risk reported by Poland. The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body.
| Alert Number | INFO/00115/20 |
| Brand | Nion |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | Ukraine |
| Published | 7 August 2020 |
Risk Description
The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. The product advertises a protective potential against (viral) particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by the relevant (European) body. Consequently, the product might not fulfill the health and safety requirements and thus not properly protect if not combined with additional measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 17/03/2020
Product Description
Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask of category FFP2 according to EN 149.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Particle filter mask.
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.