EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask “KN95 Stereo Protective Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00769/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 32%). The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 65%). 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…
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Product
Particle filter mask
- Name / model
- KN95 Stereo Protective Mask · KN95
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, with elastic ear bands and nose strip, marked with "KN95".
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 32%). The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 65%). 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 and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
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: 04/05/2021
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