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🧸 Product GB November 27, 2020

DesignNest — HENG Balance Lamp

Black UV disinfection lamp in oval shape with balls in the centre. Supplied with USB charging lead. The product is sold online, in particular via eBay.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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DesignNest — HENG Balance Lamp
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
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.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 6970065653173
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2010 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A lamp sold as a germ-killer that uses light to clean the air.

What's happening? Tests show the lamp does not give off the right kind of light to kill germs.

Does this affect me? Anyone who bought this lamp in Great Britain may be at higher risk of catching infections.

What should I do? Stop using the lamp and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: 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. · Origin: Unknown

First published
November 27, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002553

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
DesignNest — HENG Balance Lamp. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: 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. · Origi...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 27, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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