My complaint is the same as others that the straps break easily. To the other complainants you recommend that the straps should be stretched by you 3M before shipping. The mask are fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, January 9, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. 3M recommends pre-stretching of the 8210 head strap only prior to the initial use. If the end user makes the decision to reuse the same respirator additional pre-stretching is not needed. Depending on the number of reuses, pre-stretching each time could potentially weaken the head strap. Because they’re considered disposable respirators, they’re not designed for significant reuse.
My employer provided us with these masks in case we needed them but we never did. After Covid-19 hit, this respirator proved to be a lifesaver as I had to work among some people who did not believe in wearing a mask. Although many of them contracted the virus, some infecting their family members, I never did. For the past two years I don one whenever I go out in public even in the summer when Covid #'s went down. I strongly believe that this mask has helped to keep me safe and I wouldn't think of wearing anything else! Careful, there are counterfeit ones out there!