Health CanadaGeneral Alert
Unlicensed Mitolux UV sunlamps for Vitamin D may pose health risks
Published: August 13, 2025Recall ID: 77893Category: generalCountry: Canada
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unauthorized product - Product safety
Product Description & Identification
Stop using unlicensed Mitolux UV sunlamps.Consult a health care professional if you have used any unlicensed UV sunlamps and have health concerns.Be aware of the risks of buying medical devices online.Check whether a UV sunlamp has been licensed for sale by searching Health Canada's Medical Devices Active Licence Listing.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.Check Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database for advisories on illegal health products.
Affected Products
Unlicensed ultraviolet (UV) sunlamps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| N I D | 77893 |
| U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/unlicensed-mitolux-uv-sunlamps-vitamin-may-pose-health-risks |
| Issue | Unauthorized product - Product safety |
| Title | Unlicensed Mitolux UV sunlamps for Vitamin D may pose health risks |
| Product | Unlicensed ultraviolet (UV) sunlamps |
| Archived | 0 |
| Category | Health products |
| Last updated | 2025-08-13 |
| Organization | Communications and Public Affairs Branch |
| What you should do | Stop using unlicensed Mitolux UV sunlamps.Consult a health care professional if you have used any unlicensed UV sunlamps and have health concerns.Be aware of the risks of buying medical devices online.Check whether a UV sunlamp has been licensed for sale by searching Health Canada's Medical Devices Active Licence Listing.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.Check Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database for advisories on illegal health products. |