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Laser pointers

Serious risk Damage to sight

Published by Safety Gate 2 Jul 2009In the weekly report of 3 Jul 2009 (week 25, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 1 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Brand
ory: Laser pointersProduct: Laser pointer - Laser and LED lightBrands: 1. IK2. LD
Type / model
1. Item No.: MT-S0510260, S/N: 2008108 2. S/N: 2006108
Description
Items 1 and 2 have the same characteristics: Laser and LED pointers, silver colour, with a long black flexible light head. The LED light has a magnet in the bottom. The laser is operated by three 1.5V AG13 button cells. The products are packed in plastic frames in blue cardboard boxes. Approximate dimensions: 21x3.5x2.3 cm (cardboard package), 16.3x1.6x1.4 cm (unpacked).
Risk
The 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. Both 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.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Greece
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0872/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0872/09Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0872/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0872/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-25 (XML)
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