Portable UV light
UV Disinfection Light Home Room 36W UVC Ultraviolet Germicidal Sterilizing Lamps
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
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.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62471.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Mains-operated UV steriliser with 12 LED lights. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay, and the description in the listing claims to provide with UVC wavelength and biocidal properties.
- Model / type
- Batch
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/00961/20 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2020-28
- Published
- 6 August 2020
- Modified
- 6 August 2020
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