Laser engraving machine

Omtech · 40W Desktop Laser Graviermaschine & Cutter

MachineryDamage to sight

Country of origin: People's Republic of China
Notifying country: Germany
Sold online: Yes

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What is the danger

Because the safety mechanisms are easily bypassed, and because of the lack of a base plate, direct access to laser radiation during operation is possible. Looking directly into the laser beam or exposure via scattered radiation could damage a person’s sight.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standard EN 60825-1.

Measures taken

Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 11 January 2026
Withdrawal of the product from the market Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 11 January 2026
Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 11 January 2026

Product

Description: Desktop laser engraving machine equipped with a 40W CO2 laser and a cutter. Product sold online, in particular via www.de.omtech.com.
Packaging: Cardboard box.
Brand: Omtech
Model / type: K40 PlusSH-G3020
Batch: 50218042

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: SR/00735/26 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2026-10
Published: 10 March 2026
Modified: 20 March 2026
Corrigendum: Notification SR/00743/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken. Notification SR/00694/26: at the request of the notifying authority the notification has been updated with additional information on the traceability and measures taken.