EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser pointer PUTEKCO “LED TRAINING POINTER” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01386/22
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 60825.
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Product
Laser pointer — PUTEKCO
- Brand
- PUTEKCO
- Name / model
- LED TRAINING POINTER · X001E534SN
- Category
- Laser pointers
- The metal laser pointer has a cylindrical body of 11.5 cm long and a diameter of 1.60 cm. It can be recharged via a USB plug, which is located at one end. The product emits UV light, LED light and five patterns.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 60825.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 06/05/2022
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