UV Germicidal Light

The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-C radiation (measured value: 11.4 W m-2). 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 with the relevant European standard EN 62471.

Published: 27 November 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): Recall of the product from end users. 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: A12/01648/20
Model: MC-UV-38W

Classification

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

Product description

White UV sterilisation desk lamp. Mains – European 2-pin plug. Remote control with 4 setting: ON/OFF, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not provided). The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.