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Particle filter mask “KN95 mask”

Serious risk Health risk / other

Published by Safety Gate 10 Mar 2022In the weekly report of 20 Nov 2020 (week 47, 2020)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 9 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Particle filter mask
Name
KN95 mask
Type / model
lug type
Description
White respiratory protective half-face mask of category KN95. The product was also sold online.
Risk
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 61,5% in the penetration test). 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
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the importer · from 23 Sep 2020
Notifying country
Germany
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01572/20Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/01572/20
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/01572/20
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2020-47 (XML)
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