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🧸 Product SK October 15, 2021

Benus — Personal Laser Hair Remover System

Laser epilator for hair removal by emitting laser radiation.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Benus — Personal Laser Hair Remover System
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Laser device
Hazard
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
Origin
Republic of Korea

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Warning consumers of the risks
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1687 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a hand-held laser device sold as a way to remove hair at home. It uses a strong laser beam.

What's happening? The laser beam may be too strong. Looking directly at it could hurt your eyes.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this device in Slovakia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Benus
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser device · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
October 15, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004502

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Benus — Personal Laser Hair Remover System. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser device · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. · Origin: Republic of Korea
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 15, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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