The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/00968/20
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product
Portable UV lamp
Brand
Maso Auto
Name
UV Sanitising Wand
Type / number of model
HD-UV-01PL03
Barcode
Unknown
Batch number
Unknown
Counterfeit
No
Risk type
Health risk / other
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.
Measures taken by economic operators
Recall of the product from end users, Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other)
Description
USB-powered portable UV lamp ('UV Sanitising Wand').The description in the listing claims to provide with UV-C emissions and biocidal properties.
Packaging description
The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon under the listing 'MASO Ultraviolet Germicidal Light, UVC Disinfection Sterilizer Lamp with USB Power, Portable Handheld Stick LED Bar for Hotel Home Travel'.
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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