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Laser pointer with shock function “Shock LASER flashlight; Vicces játék” — risk: damage to sight, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00035/19
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful. As a result, direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.Also, the electric discharge, when triggering the laser light control button, is too strong. Consequently, it may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825 and EN 60335-1.
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Product
Laser pointer with shock function
- Name / model
- Shock LASER flashlight; Vicces játék · CD288-082 (on the label of the packaging)
- Barcode
- 6952856654453
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer with key ring and electric shock function.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful. As a result, direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.Also, the electric discharge, when triggering the laser light control button, is too strong. Consequently, it may cause an electric shock. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825 and EN 60335-1.
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: 27/06/2019
- 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: 27/06/2019
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