Damage to sight

Laser pointer

Unknown
Laser pointer
Case number
A12/1486/15
Category
Laser pointers
Type / Model
303
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇩🇪 Germany
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2015-11-27

⚠️ Risk

null The laser beam is too powerful, particularly when the rotating ring is removed. The product does not bear any safety warnings or laser warning symbols. The laser beam could cause damage to sight if it was pointed directly at the eyes.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with regard to safety warnings.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 28/10/2015

Laser pointer. Marked: "max. output power < 500 mW, wavelength 532 nm, Class III laser product". Turning a rotating ring at the top of the laser produces a 'starry sky' effect. This rotating ring can easily be unscrewed, and then the laser produces a single, green beam.