LaserPen

Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: LaserPen
Alert NumberA12/0303/16
BrandMAKRO PAPER
CategoryLaser pointers
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginTaiwan
Published11 March 2016

Risk Description

null The laser beam in the pen is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 02/06/2015

Product Description

Pen with a laser pointer and a torch function; it has two buttons on its upper part. The product comes in a plastic pen case and inside a cardboard packaging.

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