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UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC

Health risk / other Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC was recalled on 10 July 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00960/20. Health risk / other risk reported by United Kingdom. The product does not emit UV-C radiation.

Photo of recalled product: UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC
Alert NumberA12/00960/20
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published10 July 2020

Risk Description

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.

Measures Taken

Type 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

USB-powered UV cell phone steriliser. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay, and the description in the listing claims to provide with UVC wavelength and biocidal properties.

🏥 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a health risk / other hazard related to UV Ultraviolet Cell Phone Sterilizer Sanitizer Disinfection Box Case Cleaner UVC.

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.

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