Laser pointer - 3 in 1 Laser.LED & pen

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointer - 3 in 1 Laser.LED & pen
Alert Number1167/08
BrandLaser.LED & pen
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryCyprus
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberS/N: 2004101
Published17 October 2008

Risk Description

This product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a class III A laser which is dangerous for the user’s sight. In case of misuse, the laser beam may cause severe damage to the unprotected eye. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

An aluminium pen which emits a white LED light and a laser. Packed in a box with 3 x AG3 batteries, the product carries the following inscriptions: 1. On the product – Avoid exposure, Laser Radiation is emitted from this aperture, DANGER Laser Radiation, Avoid direct eye exposure, Max output <5Mw Wavelength 650± 10, Class III A Laser product. 2. On the package - NEW 3 in 1 LASER.LED &amp; PEN and on the back: information about the batteries, user instructions and warnings: DANGER Laser Radiation, Avoid Direct Eye Exposure, Diode Laser, Wave Length: 650± 10, Max Output <5MW, Class III Laser Product, Keep out of reach of children, FDA Approved, Accession #0411146 and CE mark.

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