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Laser pointer in the shape of a bomb — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightOct 18, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Laser pointer in the shape of a bomb — damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Laser pointer in the shape of a bomb — damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Laser pointer in the shape of a bomb — damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Laser pointer in the shape of a bomb — 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 requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.

Measures taken

  • Warning consumers of the risks — Retailer (19/08/2024)
  • Stop of sales — Retailer (19/08/2024)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (19/08/2024)

Product description

Laser pointer in the shape of a bomb, which includes a change of lighting modes. Powered by three button lithium batteries. The product itself has no labelling or instructions for use.

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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