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EU Safety GateRecalled 2010-02-12serious risk

Laser pointer - Green laser pointer (Global)

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Laser pointer - Green laser pointer

  • Brand Global

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What happened

A black laser pointer in the shape of a small torch (approximately 10.5 cm long) that emits a green laser beam is being recalled globally. The product, model ARIAL No. 600262, contains a class IIIB laser that poses a risk of sight damage and does not comply with the European standard EN 60825, which prohibits class III lasers from being sold for consumer use. The pointer operates on a 1000 mW battery and comes in a white cardboard box with a battery and instruction manual.

Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market. The record does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding this recalled product.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a class IIIB laser. Class III lasers may not be placed on the market for consumer use.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

Black laser pointer in the form of a small torch (approximate length: 10.5 cm) which emits a green laser beam. The product is operated by a 1000 mW (3.0 V) battery and is packed in a white cardboard box (battery and instruction manual included, approximate dimensions: 18 x 10.8 x 4 cm). Technical characteristics: output power <50 mW, wavelength 532 nm. Model: Model ARIAL, No. 600262 Notifying country: Greece

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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