EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
Portable UV lamp “Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01631/20
Summary
The product's plastic cover blocks all UV radiation. Consequently, it will not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
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Product
Portable UV lamp
- Name / model
- Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light · CHX-GL2001
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Black UV disinfection light with adjustable arm. A logo "WORKLIGHT" is written on the side. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product's plastic cover blocks all UV radiation. Consequently, it will not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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