Laser pointers

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointers
Alert Number0849/06
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published22 December 2006

Risk Description

These products pose a risk to consumers because of the missing instructions and warnings: 'Laser pointer - danger for eyes. Do not look direct against laser beam or against its mirror reflection; the same do not point to the unprotected eye.'

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Obligation to place correct label on the product and to warn consumers about the risks posed by this productDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Obligation to place correct label on the product and to warn consumers about the risks posed by this productDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Category: Laser pointersProduct: Laser pointersBrand: 'VEGA' 1800Type/number of model: 862018000001

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