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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-06-06serious risk

Laser pointer (LASER POINTER SUPER POWERED)

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Laser pointer

  • Brand LASER POINTER SUPER POWERED

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The Laser Pointer Super Powered is a keychain laser pointer with 12 interchangeable point attachments marked as a Class II He-Ne laser with a wavelength of 630-680 nm and 1 mW output. The product has been recalled because the measured laser beam values exceed safe limits for eye exposure, and the product lacks sufficient safety warnings and instructions. Direct exposure of an unprotected eye to the beam could cause sight damage, particularly if children use the product inappropriately.

The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market and recalled from consumers. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take regarding the 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 the measured values of a direct beam exceed the limit value for eye exposure. In addition, the product has insufficient safety warnings and user instructions. In case of inappropriate use, especially by children, the beam could directly strike an unprotected eye and damage it.

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

Laser pointers – a key chain with 12 interchangeable points, marked as He-Ne laser, wavelength 630-680 nm, output 1 mW, class II. The points have various motifs (eg. butterfly, hand, 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. Model: Unknown Notifying country: Slovakia

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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