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Laser pointer QD — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1473/18
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
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HazardDamage to sight
Notified byHungary
Country of originPeople's Republic of China
Intended forConsumer
Product
Laser pointer — QD
- Brand
- QD
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer with LED light and carabiner. The product is sold without packaging. Product size: 7.3 cm
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
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: 27/05/2018
- 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: 27/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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