EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask YWSH “KN95 Protective mask (non-medical)” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00768/21
Summary
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 65%). 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 PPE Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — YWSH
- Brand
- YWSH
- Name / model
- KN95 Protective mask (non-medical) · SH-ZH12
- Batch number(s)
- 20200731
- Barcode
- 6426450530722
- Category
- Protective equipment
- The mask is of grey-green camouflage coloured material and with a valve. The mask has white straps that fit around the ears.
What is the risk?
- The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 65%). 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 PPE Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2021
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