Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2020-47
KN95 mask
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.
- Published
- 20 November 2020
- Notifying authority
- Germany
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 23/09/2020
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/01572/20
- Model
- lug type
Classification
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Risk type
- Health risk / other
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
Product description
White respiratory protective half-face mask of category KN95. The product was also sold online.