EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Highlight “Daily Protective Face Mask” — risk: health risk / other, microbiological
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00542/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: 92%). 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. EN 149, Clause 7.9.1 Regulation (EU) 2016/425
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Product
Particle filter mask — Highlight
- Brand
- Highlight
- Name / model
- Daily Protective Face Mask · KN95/FFP2
- Barcode
- 4064011489489
- Category
- Protective equipment
- 20 individually packed face masks
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: 92%). 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. EN 149, Clause 7.9.1 Regulation (EU) 2016/425
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 29/03/2021
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