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Coospider UV Tote Bag Steriliser uv steriliser bag — burns & damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateOther risk levelsBurnsDamage to sightOther health riskDec 18, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Coospider UV Tote Bag Steriliser uv steriliser bag — burns & damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Coospider UV Tote Bag Steriliser uv steriliser bag — burns & damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Coospider UV Tote Bag Steriliser uv steriliser bag — burns & damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Coospider UV Tote Bag Steriliser uv steriliser bag — burns & damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Coospider UV Tote Bag Steriliser uv steriliser bag — burns & damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Coospider UV Tote Bag Steriliser uv steriliser bag — burns & damage to sight risk

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

Hazard

The product lacks a safety mechanism to shut it off when open. Hence a user is in close proximity may receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. Furthermore, 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 of the relevant European standard EN 62471.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer
  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

Product description

253.7nm UVC light inside blue tote bag.

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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