Damage to sight

Laser pointer

1. SW; 2. Unknown
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Case number
0894/09
Category
Laser pointers
Type / Model
1. Model: TY–KL0672. Model: #0312623
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇷 Greece
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2009-07-10

⚠️ Risk

The products pose a risk of damage to sight if the laser beam is pointed at the eye.They bear the indication “Class IIIA Laser Product”. Class 3 laser pointers may not be placed on the market for consumer use.These products do 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

1. Silver laser pointer in the shape of a spaceship, with two blue and red blinking LEDs on the side. The laser is operated by three 1.5V AG13 (LR41) button cells. The product is packed in a cardboard box with 4 different exchangeable heads that produce different shaped laser beams. Approximate dimensions: 16x8.7x2.3 cm (package), 12.7x2.8x2 cm (unpacked). 2. Silver pocket knife with a laser pointer in the form of a key ring. The laser is operated by three 1.5V AG13 (LR41) button cells and has 5 different exchangeable heads that produce different shaped laser beams. The product is packed in a dark grey cardboard box. Approximate dimensions: 11x7x1.6 cm (package), 13x3x1.2 cm (unpacked).