EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser pointer Briday — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0231/19
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
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HazardDamage to sight
Notified byMalta
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Laser pointer — Briday
- Brand
- Briday
- Name / model
- 301
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer. The product was sold online.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 16/01/2019
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