
Laser pointers
1. IK2. Unknown
Laser pointersDamage to sight
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- Greece
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
The 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 black pen in the form of a key ring. The laser is operated by three 1.5V AG13 (LR41) button cells. Approximate dimensions: 12.3x7x1.6 cm (package), 12.7x1.9x1 cm (unpacked). 2. 2-in-1 green laser pointer and LED light in the form of a key ring. The laser is operated by three LR44 button cells. The product is sold unpacked. Approximate dimensions: 11.5x2.5x1.3 cm.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0896/09 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2009-26
- Published
- 9 July 2009
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