EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask BTL Respirator “BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00431/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 82,5 %).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 PPE Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — BTL Respirator
- Brand
- BTL Respirator
- Name / model
- BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL · FLAT FIT
- Batch number(s)
- PCR203325
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White particle filter mask. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 82,5 %).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 PPE Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2021
- 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: 01/02/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2021
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