
UV Steriliser Bag
Coospider · UV Tote Bag Steriliser
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The product lacks a safety mechanism to shut it off when open. Hence a user is in close proximity may receive an unsafe dose of UV radiation to the eyes or the skin, increasing the risk of burns or severe injuries to the eyes. Furthermore, the product does not provide adequate instructions on its use. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 62471.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
- Warning consumers of the risks Compulsory measuresTaken by: Retailer
Product
- Description
- 253.7nm UVC light inside blue tote bag.
- Packaging
- The product is sold in a grey cardboard box.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A11/00119/20 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2020-51
- Published
- 17 December 2020
- Modified
- 17 December 2020
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