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Laser pointer MOB Galaxy Light “Projektor Galaxy Light Milky way” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00137/24
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful (measured values up to 17.15 mW) and is not adequately labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
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Product
Laser pointer — MOB Galaxy Light
- Brand
- MOB Galaxy Light
- Name / model
- Projektor Galaxy Light Milky way
- Batch number(s)
- GALHT-2023-04
- Barcode
- 3701365602577
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Astronaut-shaped laser pointer projecting a starry sky. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful (measured values up to 17.15 mW) and is not adequately labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Measure not yet taken
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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