EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Laser safety glasses ANZESER — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01564/21
Summary
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
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Product
Laser safety glasses — ANZESER
- Brand
- ANZESER
- Name / model
- LB-FT
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Laser safety glasses, red. Product sold online, in particular on Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/ANZESER-Schutzbrille-Brillenetui-Schwarzen-Rahmen/dp/B01BWLWNS2/ref=sr_1_39?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=Laserschutzbrille&qid=1618494549&sr=8-39
What is the risk?
- The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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