Respirator
Respirator was recalled on 10 July 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00970/20. Health risk / other risk reported by United Kingdom. The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body.
| Alert Number | A12/00970/20 |
| Brand | ELITE |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Model Number | EB09.049 |
| Published | 10 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Additionally, the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 98.5 %).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 and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/04/2020
Product Description
KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, category FFP3 according to EN 149.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to 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.