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🧸 Product DK May 8, 2020

3M (counterfeit) — Particle filter mask

Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask of category KN95 (EN149).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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3M (counterfeit) — Particle filter mask
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by the relevant body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and properly protect if not combined with additional protective measures.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2212 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A fake 3M mask sold in Denmark has a fake CE mark. It is not really tested to protect your lungs.

What's happening? The mask looks like a real 3M mask but does not meet safety rules. It may not keep you safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought a mask marked “3M” in Denmark, it might be the fake one.

What should I do? Stop using the mask and ask your pharmacist or doctor for help choosing a safe one.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
3M (counterfeit)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by the relevant body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements and properly protect if not combined with additional protective measures. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 8, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001202

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
3M (counterfeit) — Particle filter mask. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by the relevant body. Consequently, the product might not fulfil the health and safety requirements...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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