The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains a narrow-diameter, tubular lamps with a...
BigTree Sales Inc. began a recall of 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 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2571-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- BigTree Sales Inc.
- Product
- 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.
- Product code
- RHP Uv Lamp, Germicidal
- 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.
- FDA root cause
- Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
- Action
- 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).
- Distribution
- U.S.A
- Product codes and lots
- SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT and Testing: September 8-10, 2020
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2571-2025 | Class II | Ongoing | FDA Mandated |
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