
Laser pointers
1. LED white, 2. X.Y, 3. CW.
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. 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 products ordered by the authorities. Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- 1. Copper laser radiation: 3-in-1 laser and LED pen in blue and in the form of a key-ring. The laser is operated by three 1.5V LR41 button cells. The product is packed in a blister box. Approximate dimensions: 12.7x6.5x1.6 cm (package), 14x2.5x1.1 cm (unpacked).2. Laser LED light: 2-in-1 laser pointer and LED light in silver and in the form of a key-ring. The laser is operated by four 1.5V AG13 button cells. The product is packed in a blister box. Approximate dimensions: 12x8x2.5 cm (package), 12.4x2.5x2 cm (unpacked).3. 2 in 1 super LED lamp: 2-in-1 laser pointer and LED light in silver and in the form of a key-ring. The laser is operated by three 1.5V AG3 button cells. The product is packed in a blister box. Approximate dimensions: 11x6.8x2 cm (package), 10x2.2x1.1 cm (unpacked).
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- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0901/09 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2009-26
- Published
- 9 July 2009
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