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Particle filter mask “KN95 protective mask”

Serious risk Health risk / other

Published by Safety Gate 23 Sep 2021In the weekly report of 1 Oct 2021 (week 39, 2021)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Particle filter mask
Name
KN95 protective mask
Type / model
KN95 Professional Protection
Batch
Production date: February 01, 2021
Description
White masks/packaging are marked as KN95 Gb2626-2006. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (under the code 184746423234) and AliExpress.
Risk
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 74%). 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
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace · from 13 Sep 2021
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace · by the retailer · from 13 Sep 2021
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the retailer · from 13 Sep 2021
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace · by the distributor · from 15 Sep 2021
Online marketplace
AliExpress, eBay
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01355/21Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01355/21Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01355/21
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01355/21
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2021-39 (XML)
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