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Laser pointers

Serious risk Damage to sight

Published by Safety Gate 26 Jul 2007In the weekly report of 27 Jul 2007 (week 29, 2007)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Laser pointers
Brand
Unknown
Type / model
Code 2006101 – Class IIIA
Description
Unmarked torch with white five-LED light and laser pointer with case in various colours (code 2006101) – Class IIIA
Risk
Label on the product indicates that it is a laser of class 3.These products, therefore, are potentially dangerous if the beam strikes an unprotected eye directly or even when reflected by another surface (watches, rings, pens, etc.). Selling of lasers of class 3 is prohibited in Italy except for specific professional uses; in such cases the supplier must clearly indicate the purpose of the product and the instructions for its proper use.In addition, the label is not suitable, since the information is in English only.This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60865.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0719/07Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0719/07
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0719/07
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2007-29 (XML)
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