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Laser pointer Burnnove “Astronaut Nebula projector / Star projection lamp” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03599/24
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful and is not adequately labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
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Product
Laser pointer — Burnnove
- Brand
- Burnnove
- Name / model
- Astronaut Nebula projector / Star projection lamp · HR-F3
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Astronaut shaped laser pointer projecting a starry sky onto the ceiling and walls. Colour of article: white. Operating Voltage: USB DC5V/2A. Size of article: 12.8 x 7.5 cm. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN:B0C3QHL3LP).
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful and is not adequately labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 28/11/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 15/06/2024
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