EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser pointer “GREEN LASER POINTER/Lézerfény” — risk: damage to sight, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01305/22
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The insulation between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the charger is not sufficient. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335 and EN 60825.
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Product
Laser pointer
- Name / model
- GREEN LASER POINTER/Lézerfény · DLS-5 , Laser 303
- Barcode
- 8595526699668
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Torch shaped laser pointer with rechargeable battery and charger.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The insulation between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the charger is not sufficient. The user could touch accessible live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standards EN 60335 and EN 60825.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2022
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