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🧸 Product FI May 22, 2020

Deer Creek — Lazer Diode Torch

Laser pointer with a blue beam and wavelength of 405 nm for do-it-yourself applications such as fly tying and resin polymerization /curing.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Deer Creek — Lazer Diode Torch
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Laser pointers

Hazard: The product lacks the required labelling, including appropriate warning texts related to the use of the product and the classification, and its laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam or its mirror reflection can cause damage to sight.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 7340009347199
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2304 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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? A laser torch sold under the Deer Creek brand. It does not have the right safety warnings and its beam is too strong.

What's happening? The torch can hurt your eyes if you look at the beam or its reflection.

Does this affect me? Anyone in Finland who owns this torch may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Deer Creek
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The product lacks the required labelling, including appropriate warning texts related to the use of the product and the classification, and its laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam or its mirror reflection can cause damage to sight. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 22, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001185

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Deer Creek — Lazer Diode Torch. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The product lacks the required labelling, including appropriate warning texts related to the use of the product and the classification, and its laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
▸ 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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