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Starkit (auf der Verpackung), bd BADO (auf der Maske)

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk

Starkit (auf der Verpackung), bd BADO (auf der Maske) was recalled on 5 March 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00288/21. Health risk / other risk reported by Germany. The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as to 41 %)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.

Photo of recalled product: Starkit (auf der Verpackung), bd BADO (auf der Maske)
Alert NumberA12/00288/21
Brandbd BADO
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArt. Nr. Mask N98-4 , STKM-N9W01
Published5 March 2021

Risk Description

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as to 41 %)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 with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 01/02/2021

Product Description

Respiratory face-masks, claiming to pertain to categories N95, KN95, and FFP2.

🏥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Starkit (auf der Verpackung), bd BADO (auf der Maske).

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.

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