Dust mite UV vacuum cleaner "Milbensauger"
Dust mite UV vacuum cleaner "Milbensauger" was recalled on 13 May 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0422/11. Health risk / other risk reported by Norway. The product poses a health risk of UV-damage to skin and eyes because when it is used on uneven surfaces the user may be exposed to UV radiation.
| Alert Number | 0422/11 |
| Brand | Clean-Maxx |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | P00183 |
| Published | 13 May 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a health risk of UV-damage to skin and eyes because when it is used on uneven surfaces the user may be exposed to UV radiation. Measurements show that the exposure limit set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is exceeded in approx 60 seconds at a distance of 100 mm in front of the product (40 microW/cm2). Furthermore, the warnings given in the operating instructions are not sufficient to guide the user how to act in order to assure safe use of the product.Two incidents of burns to the skin reported.
Product Description
Dust mite UV vacuum cleaner.
🏥 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to Dust mite UV vacuum cleaner "Milbensauger".
About this risk
This product poses a health risk that does not fall neatly into a single category. It may involve multiple hazards or an unusual safety concern identified by authorities.
Recommended action
Stop using the product and follow any specific instructions from the recall notice. Contact the manufacturer or your national consumer protection authority for more details.
Who is at risk?
All consumers who have purchased this product.