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Biotechnique Avance laser hair remover — damage to sight & electric shock risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightElectric shockInjuriesDec 12, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Biotechnique Avance laser hair remover — damage to sight & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Biotechnique Avance laser hair remover — damage to sight & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Biotechnique Avance laser hair remover — damage to sight & electric shock risk
Photo from the official notice: Biotechnique Avance laser hair remover — damage to sight & electric shock risk

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

Hazard

It is a class 4 laser product and the laser beam could cause injury to the eyes and the skin and damage to sight. The wavelength of the laser light is outside the range of visible optical radiation which means that the user cannot see the laser beam and may think that it is not working. The laser beam does not focus to a point. There are no instructions for use. The electrical insulation is not adequate and the product is not earthed which could lead to a risk of electric shock.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standards EN 60335 and EN 60825-1 (the latter with respect to the provision of safety information).

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other

Product description

Laser hair removal device for home and professional use. Labelled as a Class 4 laser product.

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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