Sterilize UVC Light Germicidal UVC LED Lamp Portable Home Handheld Disinfection
UV sterilising lamp. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay and the description in the listing claims to provide with UVC wavelength and biocidal properties.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other
- Catégorie
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- Risque
- 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. The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-A radiation (measured value: 51.8 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.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? This is a small handheld lamp that claims to kill germs using UV-C light. UV-C is a type of light that can kill bacteria and viruses.
What's happening? Tests show this lamp does not give off the right kind of UV-C light. Instead, it gives off unsafe UV-A light. UV-A can hurt your eyes and skin.
Does this affect me? If you own or use this lamp, you could get eye or skin injuries from the unsafe light.
What should I stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any pain or irritation.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Burns, Damage to sight, Health risk / other · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: 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. The product emits an unsafe amount of UV-A radiation (measured value: 51.8 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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