Particulate respirator HG-KN95
Particulate respirator HG-KN95 was recalled on 11 February 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00246/22. Health risk / other risk reported by Slovakia. The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 76%).
| Alert Number | A12/00246/22 |
| Brand | DB BIOTECH |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | DB 2002 |
| Published | 11 February 2022 |
Risk Description
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 76%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the European standard EN 149.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 04/01/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/01/2022Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 04/01/2022
Product Description
White protective respiratory filtration half-face mask with the marking KN95. Product sold online.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Particulate respirator HG-KN95.
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.