2020.07.13 Recall: UV Disinfection Light Home Room Sterilizing Lamps

13 July 2020

The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:

Alert number
A12/00961/20

Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Product
UV steriliser

Brand
Unknown

Name
UV Disinfection Light Home Room 36W UVC Ultraviolet Germicidal Sterilizing Lamps

Type / number of model
Unknown

Barcode
Unknown

Batch number
Unknown

Counterfeit
Unknown

Risk type
Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other

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 by economic operators
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other)

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.

Country of origin
People's Republic of China

Alert submitted by
United Kingdom

Type of alert
Serious

Sterilising Lamps