Weltbild recalls UV-C disinfection lamp "Maxxmee" due to health hazard
In cooperation with the Swiss Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (ESTI), Weltbild Verlag GmbH is recalling the UV-C disinfection lamp "Maxxmee". There is a risk of damage to eyes and skin. Affected customers will be refunded the purchase price.
Weltbild Verlag GmbH, in cooperation with the Swiss Federal Inspectorate for Heavy Current Installations (ESTI), is recalling the UV-C disinfection lamp "Maxxmee". There is a risk of damage to eyes and skin. Affected customers will be refunded the purchase price.
What is the danger posed by the affected products?
The affected UV-C disinfection lamps do not meet the electrical and photobiological safety requirements according to applicable standards.
Which products are affected?
Affected by the recall are the UV-C disinfection lamps "Maxxmee" (see attached picture of the affected product).
What should affected consumers do?
Customers who have purchased the product are urged to stop using the product and return it to a Weltbild store or send it back to Weltbild. They will receive a credit note or a refund of the retail price. They will also receive a gift card in the amount of ten francs.
Source: Federal Consumer Affairs Bureau
