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Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light portable uv lamp — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskNov 27, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Portable Multifunctional LED Germicidal Light portable uv lamp — health risk

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

Hazard

The product's plastic cover blocks all UV radiation. Consequently, it will not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62471.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Retailer
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

Black UV disinfection light with adjustable arm. A logo "WORKLIGHT" is written on the side. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.

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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