MERCHSOURCE recalls handheld UV-C germic: Excessive UV-C radiation can cause skin burns and eye damage. Affected units have model no. 1013622.
Excessive ultraviolet-C radiation
MERCHSOURCE is recalling handheld UV-C germicidal wands that emit excessive UV-C radiation. This can cause skin burns and eye damage if used too close to the skin. The recall affects units with model number 1013622.
The wand emits strong UV-C radiation at 254 nm. This radiation can cause skin burns and eye damage if the device is used too close to the skin or eyes. The risk increases with prolonged exposure.
People using the handheld UV-C germicidal wands for disinfection are affected. Those using the device too close to their skin or eyes are at higher risk.
Check for model number 1013622 on the wand. The product is a handheld UV-C germicidal wand with two narrow-diameter tubular lamps.
Look for model number 1013622 on the wand.
Excessive UV-C radiation can cause skin burns and eye damage if used too close to the skin or eyes.
Check for model number 1013622 on the wand. The product is a handheld UV-C germicidal wand with two narrow-diameter tubular lamps.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send MERCHSOURCE to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1661-2022 — MERCHSOURCE MERCHSOURCE Hello, I own a MERCHSOURCE that is covered by recall Z-1661-2022 from MERCHSOURCE. 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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