2020.07.13 Recall: Elite - Particle Filter Mask / Respirator
13 July 2020
The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/00970/20
Category
Protective equipment
Product
Particle filter mask
Brand
Elite
Name
Respirator
Type / number of model
EB09.049
Barcode
Unknown
Batch number
Unknown
Counterfeit
No
Risk type
Health risk / other
The product bears a CE marking but is not certified as protective equipment by a relevant body. Additionally, the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ? 98.5 %).
Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. / The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and the relevant European Standard EN 149.
Measures taken by economic operators
Recall of the product from end users (By: Distributor)
Description
KN95 protective respiratory filtration half-face mask, category FFP3 according to EN 149.
Packaging description
The product is wrapped individually in a transparent plastic bag with a white sticker on it. The product was also sold online.
Country of origin
Spain
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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