EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Plastic toy with LED Pms “Light Up Night Copter Flying Light” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00076/22
Summary
The laser beam located in the LED light at one end of the toy is too powerful (0.49mW at a distance of 8 cm). Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 60825-1 and EN 62115.
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Product
- The toy consists of a thin piece of bright green plastic with a LED light at one end and 'wings' at the other end. Batteries are not replaceable.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam located in the LED light at one end of the toy is too powerful (0.49mW at a distance of 8 cm). Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 60825-1 and EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/04/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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