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emTake Smart Portable UV Steriliser portable uv lamp — health risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsOther health riskDec 25, 2020
Photo from the official notice: emTake Smart Portable UV Steriliser portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: emTake Smart Portable UV Steriliser portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: emTake Smart Portable UV Steriliser portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: emTake Smart Portable UV Steriliser portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: emTake Smart Portable UV Steriliser portable uv lamp — health risk
Photo from the official notice: emTake Smart Portable UV Steriliser portable uv lamp — health risk

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

Hazard

The product does not provide adequate instructions on its use. Consequently, it might 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

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer (27/10/2020)
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

White handheld device with UV lights on one end. The product is also 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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