UV Germicidal Light
| Alert Number | A12/01648/20 |
| Category | Electrical appliances and equipment |
| Risk Type | Burns, Damage to sight |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | MC-UV-38W |
| Published | 27 November 2020 |
Risk Description
The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C radiation (measured value: 11.4 W m-2). 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 with the relevant European standard EN 62471.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory 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
White UV sterilisation desk lamp. Mains – European 2-pin plug. Remote control with 4 setting: ON/OFF, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not provided). The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.