BigTree recalls handheld UV-C germicidal wands that emit unsafe levels of UVC radiation, risking skin and eye injuries. The product reaches exposure limits for high-risk radiation in about 2.2 minutes of use.
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.
BigTree is recalling handheld UV-C germicidal wands that emit unsafe levels of UVC radiation. Using these wands can cause skin and eye injuries because the radiation reaches dangerous exposure limits in just 2.2 minutes.
The wand emits UVC radiation at levels that exceed safety limits for high-risk exposure. This radiation can cause skin and eye injuries within 2.2 minutes of use, as the product is designed to disinfect but emits unnecessary radiation.
Users of the BigTree UV germicidal wands are at risk of skin and eye injuries. Children and people with sensitive skin may be more vulnerable.
Check for the SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT on the wand. The product was sold between September 8-10, 2020.
The wand emits unsafe levels of UVC radiation that can cause skin and eye injuries within 2.2 minutes of use.
No, the product emits unsafe levels of UVC radiation that can cause skin and eye injuries within 2.2 minutes of use.
Check for the SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT on the wand. The product was sold between September 8-10, 2020.
Stop using it now to avoid skin and eye injuries. The product emits unsafe levels of UVC radiation that can cause injuries within 2.2 minutes of use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BigTree to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2571-2025 — BigTree BigTree Hello, I own a BigTree that is covered by recall Z-2571-2025 from BigTree. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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