EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser fog light for car “Car Laser Fog Lamp” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01602/20
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful (up to 75,6 mW). Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
Laser fog light for car
- Name / model
- Car Laser Fog Lamp · Auto Laser Fog Lamp
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser product to be installed on the rear of a car. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful (up to 75,6 mW). Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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