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EU Safety GateRecalled 2009-07-10serious risk

Laser pointer (X.Y and LD)

Is my product affected?

Laser pointer

  • Brand X.Y and LD

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

What happened

Two laser pointer products have been recalled due to eye safety hazards. Both are silver-colored combination laser and LED devices sold in silver metal boxes: a 3-in-1 laser and LED pen powered by four 1.5V LR41 button cells, and a 2-in-1 laser pointer and expandable LED light powered by three 1.5V LR41 button cells. These products contain class 3A lasers that can damage sight if the direct beam or even a reflected beam strikes an unprotected eye. The products are labeled as "Class IIIA Laser Product" but do not comply with the relevant European safety standard EN 60825, as class 3 laser pointers should not be sold for consumer use.

Authorities ordered the products to be withdrawn from the market and destroyed. The source does not specify what affected consumers should do with products they may already possess.

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

Hazard

These products pose a risk of damage to sight because they incorporate a class 3A laser which is dangerous if a direct beam, or even a beam reflected off a reflective surface, strikes the unprotected eye. The pointers bear the indication “Class IIIA Laser Product”. Class 3 laser pointers should not be placed on the market for use by consumers.These products do 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 and destruction of the product ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

1. 3-in-1 laser and LED pen in silver colour with flexible LED light head. The laser is operated by four 1.5V LR41 button cells. The product is packed in a silver metal box. Approximate dimensions: 17.8x3.8x1.8 cm (package), 13.3x1.9x1.3 cm (unpacked).2. 2-in-1 laser pointer and LED light in silver with expandable magnetic light head. The laser is operated by three 1.5V LR41 button cells. The product is packed in a silver metal box. Approximate dimensions: 17.8x3.8x1.8 cm (package), 13.3x1.9x1.3 cm (unpacked). Model: 1. Unknown2. S/N. 2008100 Notifying country: Greece

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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