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🧸 Product DE May 19, 2023

QZY — Respirator QZY FFP2 Atemschutzmaske QZY FFP2

Particle filtering half mask, marked as category FFP2. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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QZY — Respirator QZY FFP2 Atemschutzmaske QZY FFP2
📷 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 39.4 %). 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: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 3760324790243
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1112 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
18 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 4, 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 called QZY FFP2. It is meant to protect your lungs from small particles in the air.

What's happening? Tests show the mask does not work well. It may let through too many particles, even when worn correctly.

Does this affect me? If you have this mask, you may not be fully protected from harmful particles.

What should I do? Stop using this mask. Ask your pharmacist or doctor which masks are safe to use.

🤖 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)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
QZY
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 39.4 %). 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
May 19, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008942

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
QZY — Respirator QZY FFP2 Atemschutzmaske QZY FFP2. 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 39.4 %). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, e...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 19, 2023 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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