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🧸 Product FR July 13, 2021

karactermania — masques fantaisie

les masques ne répondent pas aux prescriptions des autorités sanitaires

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
karactermania — masques fantaisie
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
Do not use these novelty masks. They do not meet health authority standards and provide insufficient filtration. Return the product to the place of purchase.
Barcode (GTIN): 8445118021585 8445118019643 8445118022223 8445118019704 8445118021325 8445118019667
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This alert was reported 1793 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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23 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 11, 2026
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What is this? These are costume masks sold by Karactermania. They do not meet safety rules for face coverings.

What's happening? The masks do not filter the air well. They may not protect you or others.

Does this affect me? If you bought one of these masks in France, it may not be safe to use.

What should I do? Stop using the mask. Return it to the store where you bought it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need a safe 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.

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Type: vêtements, mode, epi · Category: vêtements, textiles, accessoires de mode · Hazard: dommages internes · GTIN: 8445118021585, 8445118019643, 8445118022223, 8445118019704 · les masques ne répondent pas aux prescriptions des autorités sanitaires · filtration insuffisante · À faire: ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
July 13, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/1423/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
karactermania — masques fantaisie. Do not use these novelty masks. They do not meet health authority standards and provide insufficient filtration. Return the product to the place of purchase.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 13, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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