UVC 86 UV Steriliser Lamp
Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00986/20 |
| 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-A, UV-B and UV-C radiation (measured value of UV-C: 0.269 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
USB to battery UV portable sterilisation lamp. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay and The description in the listing claims to provide with 253.7 nm of UVC wavelength and biocidal properties.