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Laser pointer “2 in5 Laser & Led Light” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1764/13
Summary
null The product contains a class 3R laser which could cause damage to sight. It is not correctly labelled with respect to the power of the laser and no warnings concerning the usage of the laser are given.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling, warnings and instructions for use.
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Product
Laser pointer
- Name / model
- 2 in5 Laser & Led Light · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer. Shows different shapes of laser light (dot, mouse, star, butterfly) when white plastic wheel is turned. Twenty-four units in one box.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains a class 3R laser which could cause damage to sight. It is not correctly labelled with respect to the power of the laser and no warnings concerning the usage of the laser are given.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling, warnings and instructions for use.
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: 24/10/2013
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