EU Safety Gate · Report-2021-39
KN95 protective mask
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.
- Published
- 01 October 2021
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 13/09/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 13/09/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Retailer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 13/09/2021 · Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: 15/09/2021
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/01355/21
- Model
- KN95 Professional Protection
- Batch
- Production date: February 01, 2021
Classification
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Risk type
- Health risk / other
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
White masks/packaging are marked as KN95 Gb2626-2006. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (under the code 184746423234) and AliExpress.