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Green laser pointer – Global

Serious risk Damage to sight

Published by Safety Gate 22 Oct 2009In the weekly report of 23 Oct 2009 (week 41, 2009)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 2 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Green laser pointer
Brand
Global (14 alerts)
Type / model
Unknown
Description
Pen-sized black laser pointer (approximate length: 15.8 cm) which emits a green laser beam and is operated by two AAA batteries. It is packed in a grey gift box, 18x6.5x3 cm. Batteries and an instruction manual are included. Output power <50 mW, wavelength 532 nm.
Risk
The product incorporates a class III laser and poses a risk of damage to sight if the laser beam is pointed at the eye. Class III lasers may not be placed on the market for consumer use.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.
Measures
  • Sales ban and 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 1356/09Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1356/09
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1356/09
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2009-41 (XML)
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