Travel UV Sanitising Wand
Travel UV Sanitising Wand was recalled on 10 July 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00967/20. Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other risk reported by United Kingdom. The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C and UV-B radiation (measured value: 1.
| Alert Number | A12/00967/20 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 10 July 2020 |
Risk Description
The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C and UV-B radiation (measured value: 1.15 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 or cancer. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Battery -operated portable UV lamp ( "Travel UV Sanitising Wand"). The description in the listing claims to provide UV emissions with biocidal properties.
🌡️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a burns, damage to sight, health risk / other hazard related to Travel UV Sanitising Wand.
About this risk
This product can cause burns due to overheating, faulty insulation, or flammable materials that ignite during use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have suffered burns, cool the area with running water and seek medical attention. Do not attempt to repair the product.
Who is at risk?
All users. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable to burn injuries.