Totem S
Totem S was recalled on 21 April 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00822/23. Damage to sight risk reported by Germany. The laser beam is too powerful, the product is not equipped with a protective casing and the available laser protection screen cannot withstand the full laser power.
| Alert Number | A12/00822/23 |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Damage to sight |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Totem S TT-5.5S |
| Published | 21 April 2023 |
Risk Description
The laser beam is too powerful, the product is not equipped with a protective casing and the available laser protection screen cannot withstand the full laser power. Users or bystanders may be directly exposed to the laser light, resulting in damage to their eyesight. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with European standards EN 60825-1 and EN 60825-4.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 25/03/2022Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 03/11/2022
Product Description
Assembly kit with a frame measuring approximately 60 cm x 60 cm fitted with a movable bar with a laser head. Product sold online, in particular via eBay. Item number: 154788510108.
👁️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a damage to sight hazard related to Totem S .
About this risk
This product can cause eye damage due to excessive light emission (e.g., lasers), projectiles, or chemical splash risk.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. If you have experienced eye discomfort, consult an ophthalmologist. Keep the product away from children.
Who is at risk?
All users, especially children who may look directly at bright light sources.