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Laser pointer “Laser pointer pen” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03925/25
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful (measured value up to 85 mW). Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
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Product
Laser pointer
- Name / model
- Laser pointer pen
- Barcode
- 8437018469185
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer with a green light and laser function. Product sold online, in particular via www.electrocabin.com.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful (measured value up to 85 mW). Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/09/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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