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Particle filter mask – Friend Ji “KN95 Protective Mask”

Serious risk Microbiological

Published by Safety Gate 3 Jun 2021In the weekly report of 4 Jun 2021 (week 22, 2021)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Particle filter mask
Brand
Friend Ji
Brand as notified
FRIEND JI
Name
KN95 Protective Mask
Type / model
KN95 (folding disposable mask)
Batch
20200417
Description
White disposable protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, foldable, marked with "KN95". The product is also sold online.
Risk
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 48%). 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 (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · from 4 May 2021
Notifying country
Malta
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00770/21Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00770/21Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00770/21Photo 4 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00770/21
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00770/21
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2021-22 (XML)
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