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🧸 Product BE April 17, 2026

Dewalt — Light weight full face mask respirator

Reusable respirator mask available with a range of filters, providing protection in workplaces with high levels of fine dust, lead, silica, MDF particles or other forms of airborne industrial pollutants.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Dewalt — Light weight full face mask respirator
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
Cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness. As a result, the wearer may be exposed to hazardous airborne particles, fumes, or other contaminants due to inadequate respiratory protection, which may lead to adverse effects on respiratory health.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 5056281401314 5056281401321 5056281401338 5056281401345
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This alert was reported 40 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.
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A full-face mask respirator made by DeWalt. It is used to protect the wearer’s face and lungs from dust, fumes, or other hazards.

What's happening? Some masks may crack or break near the exhalation valve. This can weaken the mask and make it less effective at protecting you.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this mask in Belgium, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the mask and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need a replacement.

🤖 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)
Dewalt
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: Cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness. As a result, the wearer may be exposed to hazardous airborne particles, fumes, or other contaminants due to inadequate respiratory protection, which may lead to adverse effects on respiratory health. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
April 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098558

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Dewalt — Light weight full face mask respirator. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: Cracking or fracturing in the area of the exhalation valve may compromise the structural integrity and sealing performance of the respirator, thereby reducing its effectiveness. As a r...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
▸ 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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