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UV Disinfection Light Home Room 36W UVC Ultraviolet Germicidal Sterilizing Lamps portable uv light — burns & damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskBurnsDamage to sightOther health riskJul 10, 2020
Photo from the official notice: UV Disinfection Light Home Room 36W UVC Ultraviolet Germicidal Sterilizing Lamps portable uv light — burns & damage to sight 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. Moreover, it emits an unsafe amount of UV-A radiation (measured value: 248.5 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 requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62471.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Mains-operated UV steriliser with 12 LED lights. 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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