EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask “KN95” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01108/23
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 61 %). 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 Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask
- Name / model
- KN95
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Protective respiratory mask in white colour with pressed-in KN95 markings. It has flexible rubber bands for attaching behind the ears.
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 61 %). 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 Regulation nor with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/03/2022
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