EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
UV steriliser “Sterilize UVC Light Germicidal UVC LED Lamp Portable Home Handheld Disinfection” — risk: burns, damage to sight, health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00987/20
Summary
The product does not emit UV-C radiation. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-A radiation (measured value: 51.8 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 severe injuries. The product…
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Product
UV steriliser
- Name / model
- Sterilize UVC Light Germicidal UVC LED Lamp Portable Home Handheld Disinfection
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- UV sterilising lamp. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay and the description in the listing claims to provide with UVC wavelength and biocidal properties.
What is the risk?
- The product does not emit UV-C radiation. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-A radiation (measured value: 51.8 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 severe injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
Measures taken
- 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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