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UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC uv steriliser — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskJul 10, 2020
Photo from the official notice: UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC uv steriliser — health risk
Photo from the official notice: UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC uv steriliser — health risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

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

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

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 should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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