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🧸 Product RO May 21, 2021

Disposable Mask (Non-medical)

The face mask is of uniform light blue material, with white edges and without valve. The mask has white straps to be attached around the ears.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Disposable Mask (Non-medical)
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1894 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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 disposable face mask that is not for medical use. It may not fit well on the face.

What's happening? The mask might not block enough particles or germs. This means it may not protect you well.

Does this affect me? If you live in Romania and bought this mask, it could affect you.

What should I do? Stop using the mask. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using another mask.

🤖 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 mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 21, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003691

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What is this product recall alert about?
Disposable Mask (Non-medical). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it ma...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 21, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Romania.
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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