EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Particle filter mask Zen Mask — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01218/22
Summary
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 55%). 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 nor with the European standard EN 149.
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Product
Particle filter mask — Zen Mask
- Brand
- Zen Mask
- Name / model
- FLS:001
- Batch number(s)
- MKZ-044-2021-9-6-8
- Barcode
- 8682966107034
- Category
- Protective equipment
- White particle filter mask with the claim FFP2, the CE marking and the words ‘FLASH MED’ printed on it.
What is the risk?
- The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 55%). 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 nor with the European standard EN 149.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 20/06/2022
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