Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning — Uvlizer UVC Disinfection Products
FDA Recall Nos. Z-1807-2026 (UVO) and Z-1808-2026 (MiniUV)
Notice posted: May 28, 2026
Dear Valued Customer:
Our records indicate that you purchased one or more of the following UVC disinfection products from Uvlizer (collectively, the “Products”):
- Uvlizer UVC Germicidal Lamp (FDA recall name: UVO) — FDA Recall No. Z-1807-2026 (also listed by FDA as UVO254, Uvlizer, Uvlizer Tower, Uvlizer Home Disinfecting Device)
- Mini UV UVC Germicidal Device (FDA recall name: MiniUV) — FDA Recall No. Z-1808-2026 (also listed by FDA as Pocket UV Sterilizer, model no. U01)
What to do now: Stop using the Product immediately and unplug it. Store it away from children and pets. Then file a claim or report an injury.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that these Products have a radiation safety defect and/or fail to comply with applicable Federal radiation safety standards, and has directed Uvlizer to notify purchasers and other affected persons and to take corrective actions under 21 CFR Parts 1003 and 1004 (Notification of Defects or Failure to Comply; Repurchase, Repairs, or Replacement of Electronic Products). FDA has made no determination of actual harm — only of potential harm. The concern is the potential for unnecessary UV-C radiation exposure beyond the device's intended operating parameters; this notice does not indicate that any injury has occurred.
Additional information about this recall is available on the FDA’s website at www.fda.gov by searching “Uvlizer.”
The two Products differ in design and intended use:
- The Uvlizer UVC Germicidal Lamp (UVO) is a UV-C room disinfection unit intended for use in unoccupied spaces. It is operated by remote control and has a built-in timer intended to give people and pets time to leave the area before disinfection begins; it was not intended to be operated in the presence of people or animals.
- The Mini UV UVC Germicidal Device (MiniUV) is a compact UV-C disinfection device that plugs into a smartphone’s charging port (USB-C or Lightning) and emits ultraviolet light for disinfection.
Regardless of design, FDA has determined that, in actual use, the Products can expose people or animals to UV-C radiation at unsafe levels. For that reason, stop using both Products immediately, as described below.
Hazard Summary
The Products emit ultraviolet-C (UVC) radiation intended for disinfection. Testing by FDA has shown that, in some foreseeable use conditions, the Products can expose nearby persons to UVC radiation at levels significantly above limits recommended by international safety guidelines for skin and eye exposure. FDA has publicly warned that similar UV-C wands can “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.”
Exposure to excessive UVC radiation can cause painful eye injury (photokeratitis), skin redness or burns, and other harm, especially at close distances and when used without adequate shielding or protective equipment.
Immediate Use Instructions
For your safety, FDA and Uvlizer recommend that you immediately:
- Stop using the Product for any disinfection purpose that could expose people or pets to direct or reflected UVC light.
- Disconnect the Product from power and store it in a secure place away from children and pets.
Do not resume use of the Product.
Refund and Return Program — Details Forthcoming
Uvlizer, in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is finalizing the details of the refund and return program under its FDA-approved corrective action plan (21 CFR Part 1004). The specific steps, eligibility, and timing will be provided in a forthcoming communication.
What to do now: Please register your Product on our claims page, or by email at recall@uvlizer.co, so that Uvlizer can notify you when the program details are available. In the meantime, stop using the Product as described above.
Business Status of Uvlizer
Uvlizer has wound down its business operations and, for more than a year, has not operated as a financially viable ongoing business. Nonetheless, in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Uvlizer is administering this recall to the extent feasible as part of its FDA-approved corrective action plan. This business status does not change the safety recommendations in this notice, including that the Product must not be used.
Required Regulatory Statement
Pursuant to 21 CFR 1003.21(a)(3), please note the following:
“The manufacturer will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the details of which will be included in a subsequent communication to you.”
Because FDA has approved a corrective action plan under 21 CFR 1004.4, this notice constitutes that subsequent communication; the detailed refund and return procedures will follow as described above.
File a Claim or Report an Injury
To acknowledge this recall, request a refund (details forthcoming), or report an injury or incident, use our claims page. You may attach photos or documentation. Injury and incident reports are treated as priority.
File a Claim or Report an Injury
Or email recall@uvlizer.co. Support is provided by email and the claims portal; a telephone line is not available.