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Fx-Laser laser pointer — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightNov 27, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Fx-Laser 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, particularly when the rotating ring is removed. The product does not bear any safety warnings or laser warning symbols. The laser beam could cause damage to sight if it was pointed directly at the eyes.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with regard to safety warnings.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (28/10/2015)

Product description

Laser pointer. Marked: "max. output power < 500 mW, wavelength 532 nm, Class III laser product". Turning a rotating ring at the top of the laser produces a 'starry sky' effect. This rotating ring can easily be unscrewed, and then the laser produces a single, green beam.

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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