Disposable Mask Respirator
Published 1 May 2015
Product
P2 Particulate filtering face piece type disposable respirator Identifying features description Moldex Model #'s 2300 P2, 2300VA P2, 2301P2, 2307 P2, 2310 P2, 2315 P2, 2350 P2, 2361 P2, 2367 P2, 2400 P2, 2500 P2, 2700AN P2, 2700 P2, 2700VA P2, 2701 P2, 2800 P2, 2800 P2V, 2801 P2, 2840 P2, 2940 P2, 4800 P2, 4800 P2V, EZ 23 P2, EZ 23S P2, M2700 P2, M2800 P2
Why it was recalled
Diaphragm inside of exhalation valve may become rigid or brittle beginning after 5 years of storage. Moldex is reducing expiration dates of affected models in the market and those manufactured as of and after April, 8th 2015 to be 4 years maximum shelf life.
Hazard
Masks that contain an exhalation valve with a diaphragm that has become more rigid or brittle may allow contaminant to enter mask during inhalation.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.