EU Safety Gate · Report-2020-28
UV Disinfection Light Home Room 36W UVC Ultraviolet Germicidal Sterilizing Lamps
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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62471.
- Published
- 10 July 2020
- Notifying authority
- United Kingdom
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
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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 alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00961/20
- Model
- 184237090143
- Batch
- Products were sold during the period: 02/04/20 – 14/06/20
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
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.