EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
UV steriliser Kacsoo “UV Disinfection Light Dermicidal Lamp” — risk: burns, damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01620/20
Summary
The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C radiation (measured value: 8.75 W/m2). Consequently, a user in close proximity to the product will receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. 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
UV steriliser — Kacsoo
- Brand
- Kacsoo
- Name / model
- UV Disinfection Light Dermicidal Lamp
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Upright UV sterilisation lamp with circular base and two long vertical bulbs in the centre, supplied with two pin plug and white remote control. The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C radiation (measured value: 8.75 W/m2). Consequently, a user in close proximity to the product will receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. 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: 26/10/2020
- 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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