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UV Disinfection Lamp uv bulb — health risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsOther health riskNov 27, 2020
Photo from the official notice: UV Disinfection Lamp uv bulb — health risk
Photo from the official notice: UV Disinfection Lamp uv bulb — health risk
Photo from the official notice: UV Disinfection Lamp uv bulb — 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 (26/10/2020)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

UVC Light Steriliser LED in shape of corn lamp 15W 20! 60W E27. The product is sold online, in particular via Aliexpress.

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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