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Particle filter mask XIN FU TIAN “KN95 Disposable Mask” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00115/23
Summary
The physical resistance of the filtering material is too high (measured values: up to 2,88 mbar) and prevents a user to breathe properly, creating a risk for the user to suffocate. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — XIN FU TIAN
- Brand
- XIN FU TIAN
- Name / model
- KN95 Disposable Mask · KN95
- Barcode
- 6973128590095
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Black particle filter masks.
What is the risk?
- The physical resistance of the filtering material is too high (measured values: up to 2,88 mbar) and prevents a user to breathe properly, creating a risk for the user to suffocate. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2022
- 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: 05/12/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2022
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