Glass tube for sunbeds – Soltron efficient tan plus super power
| Alert Number | 1242/08 |
| Brand | Soltron |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns |
| Notifying Country | Norway |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | D-12665-00 and D-12390 and D-12391 |
| Published | 31 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of burns because the tube's UV-emission is found to exceed the authorized UV type 3 limits by a factor 2-3 for the shortwave band (maximum permissible 0.15 W/m² for wavelengths from 250 to 320 nm) and more than a factor 1.5 for the longwave band (maximum permissible 0.15 W/m² for wavelengths from 320 to 400 nm). Sunbeds equipped with Soltron Efficient Tan Plus super power 100 Watt D-12665-00 and Soltron Efficient Tan turbo power 160 Watt D-12390 and D-12391 should not be considered as UV type 3 sunbeds. The product does not comply with the UV type 3 specifications in the relevant European standard EN 60335.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Tube lamp for installation in sunbeds. The tube lamps are marked with Soltron Efficient Tan Plus super power 100 Watt D-12665-00 and Soltron Efficient Tan turbo power 160 Watt D-12390 and D-12391.