Laser pointer, including 5 tips

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointer, including 5 tips
Alert Number0616/07
BrandSuper Powered Laser Pointer
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberUnknown
Published29 June 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because the values for class 2 laser pointers are exceeded. The maximum power is between 2.36 and 4.17 mW and the measurement for continuous emission exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 1 mW. The radiation values are above those fixed for class 3A radiation by the relevant European standard EN 60825. The correct classification of this product is class 3B and there is therefore a risk of irreversible eye damage.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Seizure and destruction of the product ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Laser pointer with key ring equipped with various interchangeable attachments which can be screwed onto the end of the pen, so that the radiation beam can project novelty images onto the surfaces at which it is directed.

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