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Laser pointer – X.Y and LD

Serious risk Damage to sight

Published by Safety Gate 9 Jul 2009In the weekly report of 10 Jul 2009 (week 26, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Laser pointer
Brand
X.Y and LD
Type / model
1. Unknown2. S/N. 2008100
Description
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).
Risk
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.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and destruction of the product 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 0895/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0895/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0895/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-26 (XML)
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