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Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon — injuries risk

UK OPSSSerious riskInjuriesSold on AmazonJan 23, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon — injuries risk

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Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries at it has been identified that the ‘glint’ mode flashes below 3hz, which can trigger photosensitive epilepsy. The labelling is inaccurate for a laser product in the UK, and is rated between Class 3R or 3B, which could cause injury to the user. The product does not meet the requirements of The General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Destruction of the product
  • Import rejected at border

Product description

A black laser used to find faults in fibre optics packaged in a white cardboard box.

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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