The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0457-2023·Announced 2022-12-28

SurfaceSoap UV Disinfecting Wand Recalled for Excessive Ultraviolet Radiation

PhoneSoap has recalled its SurfaceSoap UV Disinfecting Wand due to excessive ultraviolet-C radiation emission. Approximately 6,700 units distributed nationwide may pose a radiation hazard to users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device recall for a hazard that can cause physical harm (UV-C radiation burns and eye injury), but no reported illnesses or injuries to date. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated a recall of the SurfaceSoap UV Disinfecting Wand, manufactured by PhoneSoap. Approximately 6,700 units were distributed nationwide. The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand containing narrow-diameter tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength of 254 nanometers.

The recall was issued because the device emits excessive ultraviolet-C radiation. Ultraviolet-C radiation at elevated levels can cause skin burns and eye injury through direct exposure.

As of the recall notice, no illnesses or injuries related to this product have been reported to the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
The product is a handheld ultraviolet-C germicidal wand and contains narrow-diameter, tubular lamps with a peak emission wavelength in the 254 nm range.
Manufacturer
PHONESOAP
Category
Medical Device — Germicidal Device
Hazard
  • uv-radiation
  • burn-injury
  • eye-injury

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • SurfaceSoap UV Disinfecting Wand

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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