Lazer Diode Torch
Damage to sight Laser pointers Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00736/20 |
| Brand | Deer Creek |
| Category | Laser pointers |
| Risk Type | Damage to sight |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | DC-05 |
| Published | 22 May 2020 |
Risk Description
The product lacks the required labelling, including appropriate warning texts related to the use of the product and the classification, and its laser beam is too powerful.Direct viewing of the laser beam or its mirror reflection can cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Laser pointer with a blue beam and wavelength of 405 nm for do-it-yourself applications such as fly tying and resin polymerization /curing.