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Lantern laser pointer — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightJan 26, 2018
Photo from the official notice: Lantern laser pointer — damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Lantern laser pointer — damage to sight risk
Photo from the official notice: Lantern laser pointer — damage to sight risk

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

Hazard

The product does not have the necessary warnings related to its use. The direct entry of the laser beam into the eye can lead to damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with regard to labelling.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer

Product description

Laser pointer

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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