Coospider · UV Tote Bag Steriliser

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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 62471.

Published: 18 December 2020
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer. Category of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks. Date of entry into force: Unknown. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A11/00119/20
Model: CTUV-T2

Classification

Category: Electrical appliances and equipment
Risk type: Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

253.7nm UVC light inside blue tote bag.