Laser pointers

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointers
Alert Number0770/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberCode 2006101 telescopic pointer – Class IIIA
Published3 August 2007

Risk Description

Label on the product indicates that it is a laser of class 3.These products, therefore, are potentially dangerous if the beam strikes an unprotected eye directly or even when reflected by another surface (watches, rings, pens, etc.). Selling of lasers of class 3 is prohibited in Italy except for specific professional uses; in such cases the supplier must clearly indicate the purpose of the product and the instructions for its proper use.In addition, the label is not suitable, since the information is in English only.This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60865.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Packaging has aluminium colour. Laser pointer has white LED light and telescopic pointer. Class IIIA.

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