EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask AND MAGPIE “Ear brand folding anti particulate Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00541/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as ≤ 93 %). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation and the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — AND MAGPIE
- Brand
- AND MAGPIE
- Name / model
- Ear brand folding anti particulate Mask · KN95
- Barcode
- 6971044293892
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Respiratory protective face mask. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as ≤ 93 %). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation and the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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