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POWERFUL LASER POINTER laser pointer key-rings — damage to sight risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskDamage to sightApr 11, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because : - laser radiation measured at the output section of the laser pointer has a maximum capacity of 1.45 mW. The measured value is lower than the maximum permissible capacity for lasers of Class IIIA but exceeds the maximum permissible capacity for Class II. Therefore, the laser pointer is a laser system of Class IIIA. - the laser pointer has not been marked with a warning or an information sticker detailing the main technical characteristics and the correct class. - no safety instructions are provided in the packaging to warn consumers that they should not look directly at the laser beam or its reflection in a mirror unless wearing goggles and they should not point it towards an unprotected eye.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and information to consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Laser pointers P 18 with an inscription: "Powerful Laser Pointer". Packed in transparent plastic packaging along with three batteries and four caps.

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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