Masks are in daily use during the corona pandemic.
A manufacturer has launched a recall - a toxic substance was discovered in the mouthguard.
Current recall:
A
mouth-and-nose protection
is
affected
by a nationwide
recall
.
The
mask
was
taken out of sale by the
Müller
drugstore
because of its
highly toxic and life-threatening ingredients
.
Consumers are expressly
warned
by the manufacturer before using the
mask
.
Kassel - During the
Corona *
pandemic
, it is always within reach: the
mouth and nose protection
.
But now a company is urgently warning against the use of a certain mask, which was
sold
in
Müller drugstores
,
among others
.
A large-scale
recall *
has started
due to a health risk.
Tests discovered a
highly toxic ingredient
.
Corona mask at Müller in recall: Toxic substance discovered - manufacturer warns consumers
There is a considerable
risk to health
when using it
:
As reported by the consumer protection portal productwarnung.eu, Müller Handels GmbH & Co. KG informs about the
recall
of
mouth and nose protection.
Affected is the 7-month face mask
"viral Protect" from
the manufacturer
Media Chain Products
in sizes M and L in black.
The company announced via a press release that
the
dangerous liquid
aniline was discovered
in the bordering of the
corona mask
in question during a quality check and chemical analysis
.
Recall: Manufacturer calls back 7-month face mask "viral Protect" via Müllerhttps: //t.co/qKTtrjyxAx
- Product Warning (@ Product Warning1) December 9, 2020
As a precautionary measure, Media Chain Products GmbH has taken the product
out of sale and recalled it
to
protect consumers
.
Since it cannot be ruled out that other articles are contaminated with the ingredient, buyers are strongly advised to
pay
attention
to the
recall
and
to stop using
the
mask
.
A mouthguard was only recently recalled because it did not provide adequate protection against infection.
Brand: |
viral protect |
Item name: |
7-month protective mask |
Batch: |
100406 (only on the outer packaging) |
Colour: |
black |
Sizes: |
M and L |
Sales period: |
since 10/30/2020 |
Nationwide recall: Müller sold corona mask contaminated with poison
The affected
corona mask
with the name
"viral Protect"
was offered and sold in stationary and online retail, for example nationwide in
Müller
drugstores
.
However, it
has not been confirmed
whether the
recall of
the batch concerned exclusively masks that were offered by Müller.
+
Attention!
A mouth and nose protection is currently being recalled.
Due to a toxic substance, the product has already been taken off the market.
The manufacturer urgently warns against use.
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Urgent recall for corona mask at Müller: That's how dangerous the poison aniline is
Aniline
is a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish, oily liquid and is considered an intermediate in organic chemistry.
It is used, among other things, as a raw material for the production of paints and synthetic fibers.
This is a
powerful blood poison
that prevents oxygen from being transported in the blood.
The poison can be absorbed through the respiratory tract, by swallowing or through contact with the skin.
In the case of mild poisoning, symptoms and signs in the form of
blue discoloration of the skin
and fingernails
,
dizzy spells
and
states of excitement
occur.
The consequences of a higher concentration can range from
headaches
and
persistent dizziness
to life-threatening impaired
consciousness
and
shortness of breath
.
Long-term symptoms of poisoning are expressed by a
feeling of weakness
and
loss of appetite
and can also
cause
bladder cancer
.
If the symptoms mentioned are found, owners of the
corona mask are
advised to consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Corona mask on call back: Müller customers can do that
Customers who bought the affected
corona mouthguard
in a
Müller
store can return it to any branch.
The purchase price will be reimbursed there even without presenting the receipt.
If you have
any
questions, you can
contact
Müller customer service on
+49 (0) 731/725 57 000
or by email at
info@mueller.de
.
(Alina Schröder)
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