EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser pointer key-ring XIONGWEI “Grenade” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1820/18
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful and lacks the necessary labelling. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.
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Product
Laser pointer key-ring — XIONGWEI
- Brand
- XIONGWEI
- Name / model
- Grenade · YT-911
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer with key-ring and built-in LED light in the shape of a hand grenade. The product is sold in a display box containing several units.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful and lacks the necessary labelling. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/10/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/10/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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