Product recallOPSS
Lena Lighting / UV Cleanlight UV-C Sterilon 36w, 72w and 108w recalled over a risk of eye or hearing damage
Product recall for UV light presenting a serious risk of exposure to UV-C radiation.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Lena Lighting / UV Cleanlight UV-C Sterilon 36w, 72w and 108w
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- UV-C Sterilon 36w without sensor
- UV-C Sterilon 72w without sensor
- UV-C Sterilon 108w models without sensor
What to do now
Lena Lighting / UV Cleanlight UV-C Sterilon 36w, 72w and 108w could damage eyesight or hearing.
- Stop using it and take it off children.
- Contact Lena Lighting / UV Cleanlight or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Laser products above the permitted class can damage the retina in a fraction of a second, and toys that are too loud can harm young children’s hearing.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2201-0375). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for UV light presenting a serious risk of exposure to UV-C radiation.
The risk
The product has been assessed as unsafe and presents a serious risk because there is a foreseeable risk of exposure to UV-C radiation, which could result in irreversible eye and/or skin injuries. The exposure limit value for this type of radiation is met within 3 seconds of energising the lamp and there are no safeguards in place, such as a motion sensor, to prevent exposure.
The product does not meet the principal elements of the safety objectives set out in Schedule 1 (2) of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users. Withdrawal from the market.
Advice to consumers
We recommend end users stop using this product immediately.
The product was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in February 2021, until it could be brought into compliance.
The importer / distributor has been required to notify all existing end users of the risk.
The importer / distributor has been required to recall the non-compliant product from end users.
The importer has offered free of charge replacement with a compliant model, which features a motion sensor, to existing end users.
Any end user still in possession of a non-compliant model should ensure it is returned to the distributor from which it was purchased. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2201-0375
Notified by: Health and Safety Executive
Product description
UV-C lamp advertised as effectively killing microorganisms, used for surface disinfection in a variety of healthcare and public settings.
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Questions
Why has Lena Lighting / UV Cleanlight UV-C Sterilon 36w, 72w and 108w been recalled?
Lena Lighting / UV Cleanlight UV-C Sterilon 36w, 72w and 108w could damage eyesight or hearing. Laser products above the permitted class can damage the retina in a fraction of a second, and toys that are too loud can harm young children’s hearing.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it and take it off children. Contact Lena Lighting / UV Cleanlight or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
