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Particle filter mask – NEP “KN95 respirator mask”

Serious risk Health risk / other

Published by Safety Gate 2 Jun 2020In the weekly report of 1 May 2020 (week 18, 2020)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Particle filter mask
Brand
NEP
Name
KN95 respirator mask
Type / model
8410
Batch
2020/03/21, 2020/03/26, 2020/03/27, 2020/03/28, 2020/03/29, 2020/04/01, 2020/04/08, 2020/04/14, 2020/04/16
Description
Respiratory protective mask of category KN95.
Risk
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 62 %) and/or the mask might not properly adapt to the face. 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 Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · ordered on the importer · from 21 Apr 2020
Notifying country
Belgium
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00629/20Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00629/20Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00629/20
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00629/20
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2020-18 (XML)
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