Respiratory mask with filters
Respiratory mask with filters was recalled on 3 March 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0257/17. Health risk / other risk reported by France. The mask does not offer adequate protection against gases and penetration of liquid particles in relation to the declared filtering capacity.
| Alert Number | A12/0257/17 |
| Brand | Climax |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
| Model Number | 755/756 (combined filters) |
| Published | 3 March 2017 |
Risk Description
The mask does not offer adequate protection against gases and penetration of liquid particles in relation to the declared filtering capacity.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 14387.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 10/02/2017Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 10/02/2017
Product Description
Half-mask with combined A2, P3 and R filters. Only the combined filters have been found to be dangerous.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Respiratory mask with filters.
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.