Handheld UV-C Germicidal Wand Recalled for Unsafe Radiation Emission Levels
BigTree Sales Inc. is recalling its handheld UV-C germicidal wand (SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT) because it emits unsafe levels of ultraviolet-C radiation that can reach high-risk exposure thresholds in approximately 2.2 minutes, creating a risk of skin and eye injuries.
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 a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The source identifies unsafe UV-C radiation emissions that pose a clear risk of skin and eye injury, but no illnesses or injuries are documented in the source text. Per the rubric, this criterion aligns with severity level 3.
Plain-English summary
BigTree Sales Inc. is recalling the handheld ultraviolet-C (UV-C) germicidal wand, model/SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT. The product is distributed in the United States. The wand is designed to disinfect objects and surfaces using ultraviolet-C radiation with a peak emission wavelength of 254 nanometers.
The product has a radiation safety defect. It emits unsafe levels of UV-C radiation—sufficient to reach the exposure limit for Risk Group 3 (high risk) in approximately 2.2 minutes of operation. These radiation emissions are unnecessary to accomplish the product's disinfection function and create a risk of skin and eye injuries to users and people nearby.
If you own this product, discontinue use immediately. Contact the manufacturer for information about replacement or refund options.
The recalled product
- Product
- The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains a narrow-diameter, tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength in the 254 nm range.
- Manufacturer
- BigTree Sales Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device
- Hazard
- uvc-radiation
- eye-injury
- skin-injury
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 (2)
- SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT and Testing: September 8-10
- 2020
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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