[Recalled] Personal Face Mask N95 — The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested b… | EU Safety Gate 2021-05-21
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Personal Face Mask N95 |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Panodyne |
| Category | Protective equipment |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00690/21 |
| Country of notice | Malta |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Health risk / other |
| Notice date | 21 May 2021 |
| EAN / barcode | 5060710519051 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body.Additionally, the particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 39%), the total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as low as 75%).Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other recommended measures, it may not properly protect. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.
This Serious risk recall concerns Protective equipment products distributed in Malta and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.