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Laser pointers with 5 interchangeable points – KEY CHAIN LASER 5 In 1

Serious risk Damage to sight

Published by Safety Gate 12 Jun 2008In the weekly report of 13 Jun 2008 (week 23, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Laser pointers with 5 interchangeable points
Brand
KEY CHAIN LASER 5 In 1
Brand as notified
KEY CHAIN LASER 5 in 1
Type / model
Unknown
Description
Laser pointer – a key chain with 5 interchangeable points, He-Ne laser, wave-length 630- 680 nm, indicated output 1 mW, class II. The points have various motifs (eg. a star, octopus, 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.
Risk
The product poses a risk of damage to sight because the measured values of the direct beam exceed the limit value for eye exposure. In addition, the product has insufficient safety warnings ad user instructions. In case of inappropriate use, especially by children, the beam could directly strike an unprotected eye causing damage.
Measures
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer
Notifying country
Slovakia
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0624/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0624/08Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0624/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0624/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-23 (XML)
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