The FDA is warning of risks from some brands of ultraviolet wands.

They say not to use the UV wands for disinfection, because they may expose nearby people to unsafe levels of ultraviolet radiation.

This in turn could cause damage to skin and eyes in only a few seconds.

The FDA says to instead use safer alternatives while cleaning.

The products under scrutiny include multiple brands and names and are listed here.

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