FDA Safety Communication
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication to warn consumers that use of the Max-Lux Safe-T-Lite UV WAND may expose the user or any nearby person to unsafe levels of ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation and may cause injury to the skin, eyes, or both after a few seconds of use. Below are a list of the products you should stop using:
| Product | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Safe•T•Lite | Max‐lux Corporation |
| OttLite Rechargeable UVC Disinfecting Wand, model: UV10002M | OttLite Technologies Inc. |
| UVILIZER Flip, model: SG-153 | In My Bathroom LLC, “dba” IMB |
| Portable UV Light Wand Sterilizer | In My Bathroom LLC, “dba” IMB |
| Ultraviolet Sterilamp, model: PURPLEGLOW | Vanelc |
| Sharper Image® UV Sanitizing Portable Wand, model: 101362 | MerchSource LLC |
| SurfaceSoap UV | PhonoSoap LLC |
| Magic UV Light SanitizerTM | Magic UV Light Sanitizer |
Recommendations for Consumers
- Do not use the UV wands listed above.
- Be aware that the FDA’s testing shows that the UV wands listed above give off unsafe levels of UV-C radiation and may cause injuries to the eyes or skin of a user or person nearby.
- Be aware that the UV wands listed above do not have adequate safety features to reduce the risk of injury to the user or persons nearby from unsafe levels of UV-C radiation.
- Do not use UV wands that lack safety instructions or information on the radiation emitted and associated risks.
- Follow all safety instructions included with UV wands, including instructions to protect skin and eyes from UV-C exposure.
- Consider using alternative disinfection methods, such as chemical cleaners to kill germs in the home or similar spaces.
- Read more about UV Lights and Lamps: Ultraviolet-C Radiation, Disinfection, and Coronavirus.