EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Electrical appliances and equipment
UV Steriliser Bag Coospider “UV Tote Bag Steriliser” — risk: burns, damage to sight, health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00119/20
Summary
The product lacks a safety mechanism to shut it off when open. Hence a user is in close proximity may receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. Furthermore, the product does not provide adequate instructions on its use. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of…
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Product
UV Steriliser Bag — Coospider
- Brand
- Coospider
- Name / model
- UV Tote Bag Steriliser · CTUV-T2
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- 253.7nm UVC light inside blue tote bag.
What is the risk?
- The product lacks a safety mechanism to shut it off when open. Hence a user is in close proximity may receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. Furthermore, the product does not provide adequate instructions on its use. Consequently, it might 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 of the relevant European standard EN 62471.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- 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
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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