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Laser engraving machine LaserPecker “LaserPecker L1” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01635/22
Summary
The product can be used without a protective casing/screen, and the protective cap on the laser head leaves a gap between the laser head cover and the workpiece when the laser head is at either its highest or lowest possible position. In addition, there is no protection against the laser radiation, which can be reflected by the work item. Furthermore, the machine may tip over. Users' or bystanders' eyes may be…
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Product
Laser engraving machine — LaserPecker
- Brand
- LaserPecker
- Name / model
- LaserPecker L1 · L1
- Category
- Machinery
- Mini laser engraving machine (dimensions 65*61*53 mm) with tripod. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN B08HLJWTBG.
What is the risk?
- The product can be used without a protective casing/screen, and the protective cap on the laser head leaves a gap between the laser head cover and the workpiece when the laser head is at either its highest or lowest possible position. In addition, there is no protection against the laser radiation, which can be reflected by the work item. Furthermore, the machine may tip over. Users' or bystanders' eyes may be directly exposed to the laser light, resulting in damage to the eyesight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 07/09/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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