EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Laser pointers
Projector MEBUS “Galaxie- und Sternenhimmelprojektor "Astronaut"” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01520/26
Summary
The laser beam is too powerful and not properly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 50689.
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Product
Projector — MEBUS
- Brand
- MEBUS
- Name / model
- Galaxie- und Sternenhimmelprojektor "Astronaut" · BT-TY25
- Batch number(s)
- 3324
- Barcode
- 4017805482616
- Category
- Laser pointers
- White table lamp projector in the shape of an astronaut, with a grey stand. The product projects images of stars onto the ceiling and the walls. Product contents: starry sky projector, USB cable, stand, remote control, instructions. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DHVHFJWK).
- Sold online: Amazon(B0DHVHFJWK) /
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful and not properly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European standard EN 50689.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/04/2026
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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