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Particle filter mask “Protective face mask”

Serious risk Health risk / other

Published by Safety Gate 18 May 2020In the weekly report of 22 May 2020 (week 21, 2020)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Particle filter mask
Name
Protective face mask
Type / model
KN 95
Description
Respiratory protective filtration half-face mask of category FFP2 according to EN 149.
Risk
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 90 %). 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.
Measures
  • Warning consumers of the risks · from 14 May 2020
Notifying country
Poland
Country of origin
Unknown
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00766/20Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00766/20
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00766/20
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2020-21 (XML)
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