Safe Mask
Safe Mask was recalled on 15 May 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00058/20. Health risk / other risk reported by Denmark. The product advertises a protective potential against viral particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by the relevant protective equipment body.
| Alert Number | INFO/00058/20 |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Denmark |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 15 May 2020 |
Risk Description
The product advertises a protective potential against viral particles but its filtering capacity has not been certified by the relevant protective equipment body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and properly protect if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/04/2020
Product Description
Fabric respiratory filtration half-face mask with alleged protection potential against Covid 19.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Safe 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.