Reason for the recall
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries at it has been identified that the ‘glint’ mode flashes below 3hz, which can trigger photosensitive epilepsy.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
BarcodeX001RZV7V1
Product
Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon
- Barcode
- X001RZV7V1
- Category
- Other
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon
- Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries at it has been identified that the ‘glint’ mode flashes below 3hz, which can trigger photosensitive epilepsy.
- Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. Destruction of the product.
- Product information
- Type
- Laser pointers - Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser
- Barcode
- X001RZV7V1
- Other Amazon identifier
- FBA15GZG6MYSU000002
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- A black laser used to find faults in fibre optics packaged in a white cardboard box.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a serious risk of injuries at it has been identified that the ‘glint’ mode flashes below 3hz, which can trigger photosensitive epilepsy. The labelling is inaccurate for a laser product in the UK, and is rated between Class 3R or 3B, which could cause injury to the user.
- The product does not meet the requirements of The General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2311-0218
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Import rejected at the border. Destruction of the product.
- Product information
- Type
- Laser pointers - Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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