EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Laser pointer XIONGWEI — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1794/16
Summary
null Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.
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Product
Laser pointer — XIONGWEI
- Brand
- XIONGWEI
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer in the shape of a gun.
What is the risk?
- null Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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