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🧸 Product DE November 27, 2015

Fx-Laser

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Fx-Laser
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Laser pointers
Hazard
The laser beam is too powerful, particularly when the rotating ring is removed. The product does not bear any safety warnings or laser warning symbols. The laser beam could cause damage to sight if it was pointed direct
Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3951 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.
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127 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 21, 2026
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What is this? Fx-Laser is a laser pointer made in China. It can be very strong, especially when the spinning ring is taken off.

What's happening? The laser beam is too powerful. It has no safety warnings or laser symbols on it. This could hurt your eyes if you look directly into the beam.

Does this affect me? This product is sold in Germany. Anyone using it could be at risk.

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

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful, particularly when the rotating ring is removed. The product does not bear any safety warnings or laser warning symbols. The laser beam could cause damage to sight if it was pointed direct · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 27, 2015
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/182513

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Fx-Laser. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful, particularly when the rotating ring is removed. The product does not bear any safety warnings or laser warning symbols. The laser beam could cause damage to sigh...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 27, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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