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🧸 Product DE CZ April 2, 2021

BTL Respirator — BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL

White particle filter mask. The product was also sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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BTL Respirator — BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment

Hazard: The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 82,5 %). 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.

Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Other) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1989 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 flat-fit healthcare respirator mask sold under the brand BTL. It is meant to protect the wearer from small particles in the air.

What's happening? Tests show the mask may not filter enough particles. As little as 82.5 % of particles are caught, so germs could pass through.

Does this affect me? If you live in Germany or the Czech Republic and own this mask, you may be at risk of breathing in harmful particles.

What should I do? Stop using the mask and ask your pharmacist or doctor for safer options.

🤖 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)
BTL Respirator
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 82,5 %). 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. · Origin: Unknown

First published
April 2, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003203

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BTL Respirator — BTL Respirator FLAT-FIT Healthcare Respirator BTL. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 82,5 %). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through t...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 2, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Czechia.
▸ 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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