EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask “KN95 mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01572/20
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 61,5% in the penetration test). 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 Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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Product
Particle filter mask
- Name / model
- KN95 mask · lug type
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White respiratory protective half-face mask of category KN95. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 61,5% in the penetration test). 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 Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/09/2020
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