EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask AKA Mask “FFP2 NR AKA C2” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02966/23
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values as low as 20%). 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 product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
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Product
Particle filter mask — AKA Mask
- Brand
- AKA Mask
- Name / model
- FFP2 NR AKA C2 · AKA C2
- Batch number(s)
- A-003-2022-010322
- Barcode
- 8682943420163
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Light blue FFP2 respiratory protective mask in the shape of a coffee filter. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon, ASIN B093Y1ZLJZ.
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured values as low as 20%). 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 product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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