The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1661-2022·Announced 2022-09-14

Handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand recalled for excessive radiation

MERCHSOURCE LLC is recalling a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand (model 1013622) due to excessive ultraviolet-C radiation emission. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall for a risk-of-harm product involving excessive ultraviolet-C radiation exposure. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source material. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores as High (3).

Plain-English summary

MERCHSOURCE LLC is recalling a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand (model 1013622) distributed nationwide. The product contains two narrow-diameter tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength of 254 nanometers.

The product has been recalled because it emits excessive ultraviolet-C radiation. Ultraviolet-C radiation at excessive levels presents a risk of harm to users.

Consumers who own this product should discontinue use immediately. Contact MERCHSOURCE LLC for instructions on returning or safely disposing of the product.

The recalled product

Product
The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains two, narrow-diameter, tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength in the 254 nm range.
Manufacturer
MERCHSOURCE LLC
Category
Medical Device — Germicidal Equipment
Hazard
  • uv-c-radiation
  • radiation-exposure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • model no. 1013622

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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