Damage to sight

Laser pointer

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Case number
A12/0461/15
Category
Laser pointers
Type / Model
301
Batch
M010000000000044238
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2015-04-10

⚠️ Risk

null The laser pointer is a class 3B laser and could cause damage to sight. It is incorrectly labelled as being of a lower laser class. The actual output power is many times higher than 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 26/02/2015

A white cardboard box containing a laser pointer with two safety keys, a battery and battery charger. The laser pointer is labelled "MAX OUPUT POWER less than 5mw CLASS III LASER PRODUCT".