Laser pointer

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointer
Alert Number1828/10
BrandBG Lights & Sound
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberRef.: 13496
Published10 December 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a class 3B laser (not class 2 as indicated on the packaging).The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Laser pointer in the shape of a silver-coloured mobile telephone with five detachable tips. It is indicated on the packaging that it has a class 2 laser.

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