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🧸 Product GB July 10, 2020

Maso Auto — UV Sanitising Wand

USB-powered portable UV lamp ( "UV Sanitising Wand").The description in the listing claims to provide with UV-C emissions and biocidal properties.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Maso Auto — UV Sanitising Wand
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment

Hazard: The product does not emit neither UV-C nor UV-B radiation. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2148 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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? This is a wand that claims to clean things with UV light. It is made by Maso and Auto.

What's happening? The wand does not give off the right kind of UV light to kill germs. So it may not clean things properly.

Does this affect me? If you own this wand, you might not be protected from germs.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Maso Auto
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product does not emit neither UV-C nor UV-B radiation. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of infection. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 10, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001524

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Maso Auto — UV Sanitising Wand. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The product does not emit neither UV-C nor UV-B radiation. Consequently, it might not kill bacteria or viruses, which could then reach the user, increasing the risk of...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 10, 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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