EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask “KN95 Steroscopic Protective Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01594/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 11%). 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.
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Product
Particle filter mask
- Name / model
- KN95 Steroscopic Protective Mask · Self-priming filtering protective face mask
- Batch number(s)
- Production date: 14 April 2020
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Product embossed with KN95 only. Product sold online, in particular via eBay, under article number: 254764162327.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 11%). 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 30/08/2021
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