[Recalled] UV Disinfection Light Home Room 36W UVC Ultraviolet Germicidal Sterilizing Lamps — The product does not emit UV-C radiation | EU Safety Gate 2020-07-10

A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Moreover, it emits an unsafe amount of UV-A radiation (measured value: 248.5 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.

This Serious risk recall concerns Electrical appliances and equipment products distributed in United Kingdom and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

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This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.