Damage to sight

Laser pointer - Green laser pointer

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Laser pointer - Green laser pointerLaser pointer - Green laser pointer
Case number
0225/10
Category
Laser pointers
Type / Model
Model ARIAL, No. 600262
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece
Country of origin
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Published
2010-02-12

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a class IIIB laser. Class III lasers may not be placed on the market for consumer use.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Black laser pointer in the form of a small torch (approximate length: 10.5 cm) which emits a green laser beam. The product is operated by a 1000 mW (3.0 V) battery and is packed in a white cardboard box (battery and instruction manual included, approximate dimensions: 18 x 10.8 x 4 cm). Technical characteristics: output power <50 mW, wavelength 532 nm.