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Particle filter mask “KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95”

Serious risk Health risk / other

Published by Safety Gate 18 Mar 2021In the weekly report of 19 Mar 2021 (week 11, 2021)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 4 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Particle filter mask
Name
KN95 Protective Mask 4 Layer Protection KN95
Description
Packed in cardboard box with 20 masks
Risk
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 20 %). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the PPE Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · from 10 Feb 2021
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the importer
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Professional
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00384/21Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00384/21Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00384/21Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00384/21
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00384/21
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2021-11 (XML)
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