United StatesHandheld ultraviolet‑C germicidal wands sold as Uvlizer contain five LEDs in two configurations (UV‑C x1 + UV‑A x4, or UV‑C x2 + UV‑A x3) with peak emission wavelengths at 274 nm and 397 nm. They were recalled because in some foreseeable use conditions they can expose nearby persons to UVC radiation at levels significantly above limits recommended by international safety guidelines for skin and eye exposure.
What's being recalled
The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains a combination of five UV-A and UV-C LED lights. The product comes in two configurations: UV-C x 1; UV-A x 4, or UV-C x 2; UV-A x 3. The product has two peak emission wavelengths at 274 nm and 397 nm.
Recalling firm: Uvlizer c/o RAIS INTERNATIONAL LLC, Lewes, DE, United States.
How to identify it
None provided.
The hazard
In some foreseeable use conditions, the products can expose nearby persons to UVC radiation at levels significantly above limits recommended by international safety guidelines for skin and eye exposure.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
U.S.
The official notice
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