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.
This recall is currently active, issued September 18, 2025. It was issued by Bigtree Sales Inc..
- Company
- Bigtree Sales Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- August 29, 2025
- Posted
- September 18, 2025
- Recall Number
- Z-2571-2025
- Firm Location
- Arcadia, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
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.
Distribution
U.S.A
Lot / Code Info
SKU BT-GERMWAND-LRG-WHT and Testing: September 8-10, 2020
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action Taken
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).