EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Laser engraving machine Ortur — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00001/23
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful and the product does not have a protective housing that prevents access to laser radiation. Direct viewing of a laser beam can cause eye damage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-4.
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Product
- Two-axle laser engraving machine without housing. Product sold online, in particular via eBay, article number 175030905597.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful and the product does not have a protective housing that prevents access to laser radiation. Direct viewing of a laser beam can cause eye damage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-4.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 02/09/2022
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