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CP laser pointer — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightJul 23, 2021
Photo from the official notice: CP laser pointer — damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: CP laser pointer — damage to sight risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (17/12/2020)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (17/12/2020)

Product description

The laser pointer has a cylindrical plastic body of 7.45 cm long and a diameter of 1.29 cm. Laser pointer with 2 LEDs torch and carabiner, powered by 3 button cells. On the product there are two buttons for switching of torch and laser.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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