EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask SANBANG “SANBANG-9052A” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00364/22
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material (measured values: as low as 68%) and the total filtration capacity of the mask (measured mean values: as low as 88%) are insufficient. 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…
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Product
Particle filter mask — SANBANG
- Brand
- SANBANG
- Name / model
- SANBANG-9052A · 9052A
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White particle filter half-mask, marked with KN95. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material (measured values: as low as 68%) and the total filtration capacity of the mask (measured mean values: as low as 88%) are insufficient. 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 26/01/2022
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