EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00048/24
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 70%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
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Product
Particle filter mask
- Name / model
- 02/2020-LK02
- Barcode
- 8932648932646
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White filter half-mask with sewn-in wire for shaping around the nose.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 70%). 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 user. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/12/2023
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