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Laser pointer — damage to sight risk (A12/1776/19)

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightNov 29, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Laser pointer — damage to sight risk (A12/1776/19)
Photo from the official notice: Laser pointer — damage to sight risk (A12/1776/19)
Photo from the official notice: Laser pointer — damage to sight risk (A12/1776/19)

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 (21/08/2019)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (21/08/2019)

Product description

Burgundy colour 4-in-1 laser pointer with a ballpoint pen, laser pointer, LED lamp and stylus functions. The device is powered by three button cell batteries. Packaging: metal box in a cardboard box.

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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