KN95 Disposable Respirator Face Mask
Protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, with "KN95" embossed on the side. Product sold online, in particular via eBay, with the number 174550990651.
- 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 31%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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What is this? This is a KN95 face mask meant to protect you from small particles in the air.
What's happening? Some of these masks do not filter the air well. Tests show they may let in as little as 31% of particles.
Does this affect me? If you have one of these masks, it may not protect you well in Germany.
What should I do? Stop using the mask and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
🤖 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)
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 31%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. · Origin: Unknown
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
