EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask GAOZHEN “KN95 Protective Mask FOR ADULT” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00684/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 44%). 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 — GAOZHEN
- Brand
- GAOZHEN
- Name / model
- KN95 Protective Mask FOR ADULT · GZ-KN95
- Batch number(s)
- 20200501
- Barcode
- 6935624000188
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White half-face masks
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values as low as 44%). 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/04/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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