EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser pointer with LED light “LASER & LED LIGHT” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1406/18
Summary
The product does not have the necessary warnings related to its use. The direct entry of the laser beam into the eye can lead to damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with regard to labelling.
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Product
Laser pointer with LED light
- Name / model
- LASER & LED LIGHT · 2 in 1 LASER & LED LIGHT, 3 in 1 LASER & LED LIGHT & Carabiner
- Batch number(s)
- 6911614894036
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer embedded with LED flash light and a key chain holder. The device has three operating buttons and is powered by cell batteries.
What is the risk?
- The product does not have the necessary warnings related to its use. The direct entry of the laser beam into the eye can lead to damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with regard to labelling.
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: 17/07/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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