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🧸 Product DE July 8, 2022

KN95 Professional protection

Black protective respiratory filtration half-face mask with black ear-bands, marked with FFP2 and with the CE marking printed on it. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
KN95 Professional protection
📷 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 46%). Furthermore, one of the two filter layers does not provide full coverage (missing from the upper chin, cheek and lower chin area). 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

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1481 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? This is a KN95 face mask sold in Germany. It is meant to protect you from small particles in the air.

What's happening? Tests show the mask does not filter well. One layer is missing in some areas. It may not protect you as it should.

Does this affect me? If you bought or used this mask in Germany, it may not work properly.

What should I do? Stop using the mask. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice on safer masks.

🤖 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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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 46%). Furthermore, one of the two filter layers does not provide full coverage (missing from the upper chin, cheek and lower chin area). 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

First published
July 8, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006376

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What is this product recall alert about?
KN95 Professional protection. 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 46%). Furthermore, one of the two filter layers does not provide full coverage (missing from...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 8, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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