The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/00986/20
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product
UV steriliser
Brand
Unknown
Name
UVC 86 UV Steriliser Lamp
Type / number of model
Unknown
Barcode
Unknown
Batch number
Unknown
Counterfeit
No
Risk type
Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other
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 by economic operators
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other)
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.
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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