EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser pointer HTPOW — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0805/18
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 byThe Netherlands
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Laser pointer — HTPOW
- Brand
- HTPOW
- Name / model
- Laser Pointer · HQ0100046
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer in a cardboard box with foam filling.
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 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: 25/05/2018
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