EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Jiang Xi Rong Ge Technology Co “KN95 Protective Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00231/22
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 50%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — Jiang Xi Rong Ge Technology Co
- Brand
- Jiang Xi Rong Ge Technology Co
- Name / model
- KN95 Protective Mask · RG-MX-P01
- Batch number(s)
- 2020081501
- Barcode
- 6973335160043
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White particle filter mask with the marking "KN95", sold per 10.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 50%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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