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Uvlizer UV Germicidal Wand Recalls: Risk of Excessive UVC Exposure

Uvlizer recalls handheld UV-C germicidal wands that may expose skin and eyes to unsafe UVC radiation levels during use. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1808-2026Medical deviceUvlizer ›
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Recalling firmUvlizer c/o RAIS INTERNATIONAL LLC16192 Coastal Hwy · Lewes, DE 19958-3608
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Uvlizer recalls handheld UV germicidal wands that emit UVC radiation. In some use conditions, this radiation could exceed safety limits for skin and eye exposure, posing a risk of injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49775-uvlizer-uv-germicidal-wand-recalls-risk-of-excessive-uvc-exposure.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49775-uvlizer-uv-germicidal-wand-recalls-risk-of-excessive-uvc-exposure · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1808-2026

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“Uvlizer UV Germicidal Wand Recalls: Risk of Excessive UVC Exposure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49775-uvlizer-uv-germicidal-wand-recalls-risk-of-excessive-uvc-exposure. Based on FDA recall #Z-1808-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1808-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on March 6, 2026, that Uvlizer c/o RAIS INTERNATIONAL LLC is recalling handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wands due to the risk of excessive UVC radiation exposure. The recall affects 334 units distributed in the U.S.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Uvlizer
  • Company: Uvlizer c/o RAIS INTERNATIONAL LLC
  • Product quantity: 334

The hazard

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

Context

GovInfoNow's records show that Uvlizer c/o RAIS INTERNATIONAL LLC has 1 other recall on record since 2026-03-06, specifically the Uvlizer Germicidal Wand Recall for UVC radiation exposure risk announced on that same date. Other recent recalls of similar products include Daavlin Photera 600 UV Lamp (2026-03-05), Daavlin Photera 600 3-D UV Lamp (2026-03-05), and Daavlin Photera 40 (2026-03-05).

How to tell if you have this one

The product is a handheld UV-C germicidal wand with five LED lights (two configurations: UV-C x 1; UV-A x 4 or UV-C x 2; UV-A x 3). It was sold as a consumer product without specific model numbers or dates.

  • Brand
    Uvlizer
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Immediately stop using the Uvlizer UV germicidal wand as it poses a risk of skin and eye injury from excessive UVC radiation.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 54 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Mar 6, 202612. FDA classified it Class II: Apr 17, 202623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Apr 29, 202632026
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1808-2026 (March 6, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1808-2026 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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