BigTree Sales Inc. recalls The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains a narrow-diameter
Reason for recall
The subject product emits unsafe level of UVC radiation (i.e., the product reaches the exposure limit for Risk Group 3 (high risk) in about 2.2 minutes). The product has a radiation safety defect, in that these radiation emissions are unnecessary to the accomplishment of the product s primary purpose of disinfecting objects and surfaces, and create a risk of skin and/or eye injuries to user and nearby persons.
Affected product
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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.
Lot / code information
SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT and Testing: September 8-10, 2020
What the firm is doing
BigTree Sales, Inc. notified FDA and their customers as required by 21 CFR 1003.10(b), that their electronic product, Portable UV-C Light Sanitizer Wand/Travel UV Sanitizing Wand, model: HH1103/HD-UV-01PL03 (SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT), has been discovered to contain a defect related to its safety. Their customer letter was sent with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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U.S.A
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-2571-2025
- FDA device classification · RHPOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find BigTree Sales Inc.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
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