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Laser pointer key-ring "Laser Flashlight" Shock — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0968/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it is a Class 3R laser.In addition, the product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to classification, labelling and user information.
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Product
Laser pointer key-ring "Laser Flashlight" — Shock
- Brand
- Shock
- Batch number(s)
- 5201756052045
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer in the form of a key-ring. Approx. dimensions: 13 x 1.8x 1.5 cm (with the ring). The laser is operated by 3 AG13 button cells. The product has two buttons: the one closer to the key-ring activates the laser beam, while the one closer to the head causes an electric shock to the user. Th
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it is a Class 3R laser.In addition, the product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to classification, labelling and user information.
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