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PBiR-L Laser Infra-Red Illuminator — health risk

UK OPSSOther health riskMay 23, 2023
Photo from the official notice: PBiR-L Laser Infra-Red Illuminator — health risk

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Hazard

The product presents a risk of damage to sight as it fails to meet the engineering controls and labelling required by EN 60825-1:2014 for a Class 4 product. This includes the lack of protective housing, the lack of a remote interlock connector, the lack of manual reset or key control, and the lack of an emission warning device. The user and individuals in the surrounding area are at increased risk of damage to sight should they look into the laser beam. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by the manufacturer, PBiR Illuminations.

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

PBiR-L high powered laser IR/infra red illuminator. Described as 850nm, utilises a 700mW VCSEL. Used as an infra-red torch/illuminator for shooting/photography at night.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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