Laser pointers with 5 interchangeable points

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Laser pointers with 5 interchangeable points
Alert Number0624/08
BrandKEY CHAIN LASER 5 in 1
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published13 June 2008

Risk Description

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

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

Laser pointer – a key chain with 5 interchangeable points, He-Ne laser, wave-length 630- 680 nm, indicated output 1 mW, class II. The points have various motifs (eg. a star, octopus, 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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