Damage to sight

Laser pointers

OURS
Laser pointersLaser pointers
Case number
A12/0523/15
Category
Laser pointers
Type / Model
RL-01 (red), BL-01 (blue), GL-01 (green).
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Country of origin
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Published
2015-04-24

⚠️ Risk

null The laser pointer is a class 3B laser and could cause damage to sight. The actual output power is many times higher than that which is indicated on the label.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1 with respect to labelling.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 19/02/2015

Three laser pointers with a set of instructions, packaged in a plain white cardboard box. Labelling on the lasers states "LASER RADIATION, AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE, MAX OUTPUT POWER < 1mW and CLASS III LASER PRODUCT".