EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Electrical appliances and equipment
UV steriliser “UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00960/20
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.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
UV steriliser
- Name / model
- UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB-powered UV cell phone steriliser. 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.
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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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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