The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:
Alert number
A12/01064/20
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Product
Portable UV light
Brand
Unknown
Name
Portable Ultraviolet Disinfection Rod
Type / number of model
JL-630
Barcode
ASIN number: B086QQHXVL, X00167XF65
Batch number
Unknown
Counterfeit
No
Risk type
Health risk / other
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 does not comply with the relevant European Standard EN 62471.
Measures taken by economic operators
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other)
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer)
Recall of the product from end users
Description
Battery-operated portable UV lamp with 5 LEDs. The description in the listing claims to provide UV emissions with biocidal properties.
Packaging description
The product is packaged in a plastic box and was sold online, in particular via Amazon under the listed as 'UV Lights SteriliZer Portable Handheld UV-C Sanitizer Ultraviolet Ozone Germicidal Disinfection Lamp, for Home Office Car Pet Area and Travel Use'.
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert submitted by
United Kingdom
Type of alert
Serious
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