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Laser epilator

Damage to sight, Electric shock, Injuries Electrical appliances and equipment Serious risk

Laser epilator was recalled on 9 March 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0216/07. Damage to sight, Electric shock, Injuries risk reported by Germany. This product poses a serious risk of damage to sight, skin lesions and electric shock because of insufficient insulation and protection against laser radiation if used incorrectly.

Photo of recalled product: Laser epilator
Alert Number0216/07
BrandEPILA
CategoryElectrical appliances and equipment
Risk TypeDamage to sight, Electric shock, Injuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginRepublic of Korea
Model NumberLaser SI-808
Published9 March 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of damage to sight, skin lesions and electric shock because of insufficient insulation and protection against laser radiation if used incorrectly. In particular:- the laser beam is highly effective at a distance of 2-3 cm from the spacer on all settings (low, middle, high). This is sufficient to cause irreversible retina damage, among other things;- it is likely that the product can be classified as Laser Class 4 contrary to Class IIIb as labelled; - the product has accessible live parts through the power supply voltage to earth of 230 V~/50Hz causing risk of electric shock; - the product does not have:the required access control (keypad code, key, etc.) or the required time switch that reacts when the device is idle and automatically switches it off; - the required safety lock (the laser can be operated without any controlled function enable, e.g. body resistance measurement, or similar).Moreover, even if the instructions recommend that the product device be kept out of children's reach, the possibility of damage resulting from foreseeable misuse cannot be ruled out, mainly due to lack of access control and safety lock. The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant requirements of the European standard EN 60335.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumersDate of entry into force: Unknown

👁️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a damage to sight, electric shock, injuries hazard related to Laser epilator.

About this risk

This product can cause eye damage due to excessive light emission (e.g., lasers), projectiles, or chemical splash risk.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. If you have experienced eye discomfort, consult an ophthalmologist. Keep the product away from children.

Who is at risk?

All users, especially children who may look directly at bright light sources.

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