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Recall A12/00961/20 — UV Disinfection Light Home Room 36W UVC Ultraviolet Germicidal Sterilizing Lamps

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · United Kingdom · 2020-07-10 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/00961/20
Date of alert
2020-07-10
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other
Product category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product type
Portable UV light
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001529

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