EU alert · Safety Gate Risk: Other types of alerts Laser pointers
Laser pointer — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00030/20
Summary
The product lacks clear warning texts on the possible risks associated with the use of the product. Consequently, a user could misuse the product and directly watch the laser beam or its mirror reflection, causing damage to the sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1
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Product
Laser pointer
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer.
What is the risk?
- The product lacks clear warning texts on the possible risks associated with the use of the product. Consequently, a user could misuse the product and directly watch the laser beam or its mirror reflection, causing damage to the 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/01/2020
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