PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

LightStrike Blackout Curtains, Part numbers; 610-00008, 610-00009, 610-00019, 610-00020, and 610-00024, used with the LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Models: PXUV4D, PXUV5D, LSMUV6-FT, or LSMUV6-SL, for whole room microbial reduction.

Reported: May 1, 2024 Initiated: March 18, 2024 #Z-1615-2024

Product Description

LightStrike Blackout Curtains, Part numbers; 610-00008, 610-00009, 610-00019, 610-00020, and 610-00024, used with the LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Models: PXUV4D, PXUV5D, LSMUV6-FT, or LSMUV6-SL, for whole room microbial reduction.

Reason for Recall

Blackout curtains are no longer recommended as a protective barrier against UV/Ozone exposure to a bystander standing in the same room, but on the other side of the curtain from where a microbial reduction device UV cycle is taking place. Bystanders in the room during the cycle may experience temporary skin reddening, feeling of sand in eyes, nausea, headache, and/or mucous membrane irritation.

Details

Units Affected
377
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NV, OH, OK, OR, TN, UT, WA, WV, WY.
Location
San Antonio, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LightStrike Blackout Curtains, Part numbers; 610-00008, 610-00009, 610-00019, 610-00020, and 610-00024, used with the LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Models: PXUV4D, PXUV5D, LSMUV6-FT, or LSMUV6-SL, for whole room microbial reduction.. Recalled by XENEX Disinfection Services Inc.. Units affected: 377.
Why was this product recalled?
Blackout curtains are no longer recommended as a protective barrier against UV/Ozone exposure to a bystander standing in the same room, but on the other side of the curtain from where a microbial reduction device UV cycle is taking place. Bystanders in the room during the cycle may experience temporary skin reddening, feeling of sand in eyes, nausea, headache, and/or mucous membrane irritation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 1, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1615-2024.