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🧸 Product DE September 11, 2015

3M (COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT) — Aura

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
3M (COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT) — Aura
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment

Hazard: The respirator does not protect users against harmful particles. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 149.

Origin
Unknown
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4027 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
126 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 20, 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? This is a fake 3M Aura face mask. It does not protect you from harmful dust or germs.

What's happening? Some fake masks are being sold in Germany. They do not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought a 3M Aura mask, check if it is real. Fake ones may not work.

What should I do? Stop using the mask and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need 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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The respirator does not protect users against harmful particles. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant European standard EN 149. · Origin: Unknown

First published
September 11, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/175668

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What is this product recall alert about?
3M (COUNTERFEIT PRODUCT) — Aura. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The respirator does not protect users against harmful particles. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive and the relevant Eu...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 11, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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