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Pen with laser pointer SABER “Unknown” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0822/14
Summary
null The laser class is higher than class 2M and the laser radiation could cause damage to sight.
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HazardDamage to sight
Notified byHungary
Country of originUnknown
Intended forConsumer
Product
Pen with laser pointer — SABER
- Brand
- SABER
- Name / model
- Unknown · AP810380-10 (black), AP810380-21 (silver)
- Batch number(s)
- 5 996425 372305 996425 372912
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Ballpoint pen with laser pointer powered by 3 button cells. The product is available in silver and black colours. Packaging: metal case lined with foam and external cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The laser class is higher than class 2M and the laser radiation could cause damage to sight.
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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/02/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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