Laser pointer

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointer
Alert NumberA12/01083/21
BrandCP
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginUnknown
Published23 July 2021

Risk Description

The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/12/2020Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 17/12/2020

Product Description

The laser pointer has a cylindrical plastic body of 7.45 cm long and a diameter of 1.29 cm. Laser pointer with 2 LEDs torch and carabiner, powered by 3 button cells. On the product there are two buttons for switching of torch and laser.

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