
Laser pointer
X.Y and LD
Laser pointersDamage to sight
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Greece
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
These products pose a risk of damage to sight because they incorporate a class 3A laser which is dangerous if a direct beam, or even a beam reflected off a reflective surface, strikes the unprotected eye. The pointers bear the indication “Class IIIA Laser Product”. Class 3 laser pointers should not be placed on the market for use by consumers. These products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.
Measures taken
- Withdrawal from the market and destruction of the product ordered by the authorities. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- 1. 3-in-1 laser and LED pen in silver colour with flexible LED light head. The laser is operated by four 1.5V LR41 button cells. The product is packed in a silver metal box. Approximate dimensions: 17.8x3.8x1.8 cm (package), 13.3x1.9x1.3 cm (unpacked).2. 2-in-1 laser pointer and LED light in silver with expandable magnetic light head. The laser is operated by three 1.5V LR41 button cells. The product is packed in a silver metal box. Approximate dimensions: 17.8x3.8x1.8 cm (package), 13.3x1.9x1.3 cm (unpacked).
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0895/09 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2009-26
- Published
- 9 July 2009
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