The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1807-2026·Announced 2026-04-29

Ultraviolet-C Germicidal Wand Recalled for Unsafe UVC Radiation Exposure

Uvlizer handheld UV-C wands may expose users and bystanders to ultraviolet-C radiation levels above international safety limits during normal use, posing risk of skin and eye injury.

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: The product poses a risk of harm (UVC radiation exposure causing skin and eye injury) under foreseeable use conditions. The source text explicitly states the hazard risk but does not report any injuries or illnesses, and the product is FDA Class II, which places this in the High category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Approximately 480,000 Uvlizer handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wands are being recalled. The device contains two low-pressure mercury bulbs that emit ultraviolet-C light at 254 nm wavelength.

Under some foreseeable use conditions, the product can expose nearby persons to UVC radiation at levels significantly above limits recommended by international safety guidelines for skin and eye exposure.

Consumers who own this product should stop using it immediately. The FDA recommends contacting the recalling firm, Uvlizer (c/o RAIS INTERNATIONAL LLC), for further instructions on return or disposal of the device.

The recalled product

Product
The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains two low-pressure mercury bulbs with a peak emission wavelength at 254 nm.
Manufacturer
Uvlizer c/o RAIS INTERNATIONAL LLC
Category
Medical Device — Ultraviolet Germicidal Device
Hazard
  • uvc-radiation
  • skin-burn
  • eye-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 (1)

  • None provided.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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