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🧸 Product LU January 22, 2021

Particle filter mask

White respiratory protective half-face mask.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Particle filter mask
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by the relevant body. Consequently, the product might not fulfill the health and safety requirements and properly protect when combined with additional measures.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2013 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 face mask with a particle filter. It has a CE mark but may not be properly checked for safety.

What's happening? The mask might not protect you well because it was not properly tested by the right group.

Does this affect me? If you live in Luxembourg and use this mask, you may not be fully protected.

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)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by the relevant body. Consequently, the product might not fulfill the health and safety requirements and properly protect when combined with additional measures. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
January 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002925

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What is this product recall alert about?
Particle filter mask. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by the relevant body. Consequently, the product might not fulfill the health and safety requirement...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 22, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Luxembourg.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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