Damage to sight

Laser pointers with 5 interchangeable points

KEY CHAIN LASER 5 in 1
Laser pointers with 5 interchangeable pointsLaser pointers with 5 interchangeable pointsLaser pointers with 5 interchangeable points
Case number
0624/08
Category
Laser pointers
Type / Model
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇸🇰 Slovakia
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2008-06-13

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because the measured values of the direct beam exceed the limit value for eye exposure. In addition, the product has insufficient safety warnings ad user instructions. In case of inappropriate use, especially by children, the beam could directly strike an unprotected eye causing damage.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Laser pointer – a key chain with 5 interchangeable points, He-Ne laser, wave-length 630- 680 nm, indicated output 1 mW, class II. The points have various motifs (eg. a star, octopus, ant, etc.) The laser pointer works in a continual regime. Packed in a plastic container with a transparent lid and in a cardboard box with a transparent front part enabling the product to be seen.