Laser pointer
Damage to sight Laser pointers Other types of alerts
| Alert Number | INFO/00073/23 |
| Category | Laser pointers |
| Risk Type | Damage to sight |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | PL 17 |
| Published | 19 May 2023 |
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 requirements of the General Product Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 12/04/2023
Product Description
Laser pointer class III with a green laser line (wavelength 532 nm).