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Particle filter mask Placide “FFP2 R D Wiederverwendbare Maske mit Nano-Technologie” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01156/22
Summary
After washing, the particle/filter retention capacity of the material reduces significantly (measured values: as low as 69%). Furthermore, the product contains erroneous indications regarding its use, reducing its protective function. 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…
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Product
Particle filter mask — Placide
- Brand
- Placide
- Name / model
- FFP2 R D Wiederverwendbare Maske mit Nano-Technologie · RY-CR1
- Barcode
- 426071158000042607115800554260711580109426071158011642607115
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Reusable respiratory protective half-face mask with adjustable ear loops and cotton outer layer, available in at least 7 diff. colours (incl. black, white, pink, blue, green, each w. different barcode), with "FFP2" and the CE mark printed on. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon and eBay.
- Recall information: https://mask24.net/pages/sicherheitshinweis-179179
What is the risk?
- After washing, the particle/filter retention capacity of the material reduces significantly (measured values: as low as 69%). Furthermore, the product contains erroneous indications regarding its use, reducing its protective function. 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 26/07/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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