EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Laser cutting machine CREALITY “Falcon 2” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. OR/00165/25
Summary
The machine lacks a protective enclosure, and the laser head's cover leaves an open gap in the working space during operation. This can allow reflected laser radiation to escape and cause damage to the sight of the machine operator or third parties not wearing the provided protective glasses. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 11553 and EN…
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Product
- Desktop laser cutting and engraving machine. Class: 4. Product sold online, in particular via store.creality.com.
What is the risk?
- The machine lacks a protective enclosure, and the laser head's cover leaves an open gap in the working space during operation. This can allow reflected laser radiation to escape and cause damage to the sight of the machine operator or third parties not wearing the provided protective glasses. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 11553 and EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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