Laser pointer

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointer
Alert Number0608/08
BrandLASER POINTER SUPER POWERED
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published6 June 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because the measured values of a direct beam exceed the limit value for eye exposure. In addition, the product has insufficient safety warnings and user instructions. In case of inappropriate use, especially by children, the beam could directly strike an unprotected eye and damage it.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Laser pointers – a key chain with 12 interchangeable points, marked as He-Ne laser, wavelength 630-680 nm, output 1 mW, class II. The points have various motifs (eg. butterfly, hand, ant, etc.) The laser pointer works in a continual regime. Packed in a plastic container with a transparent lid and in a cardboard box with a transparent front part enabling the product to be seen.

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