EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Sunjoy “Self-suction filter KN95 Respiratory Protective Face Mask” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01858/21
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 51%), and the mask may not correctly fit to the face. Furthermore, the product may differ from one package to another. 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…
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Product
Particle filter mask — Sunjoy
- Brand
- Sunjoy
- Name / model
- Self-suction filter KN95 Respiratory Protective Face Mask · K1
- Barcode
- 6973225270012
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White particle filter mask. Product sold online, in particular via eBay under article number 264715766751.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 51%), and the mask may not correctly fit to the face. Furthermore, the product may differ from one package to another. 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 European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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