GWEIKE — Laser cutting machine
Laser machine for cutting sheet metal. The product is sold online, in particular via Alibaba.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Damage to sight
- Category
- Machinery
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
Hazard: The laser ‘protection’ window installed has insufficient protective effect. Reflected or diffused laser radiation can escape freely from the working space of the machine and cause damage to the sight of the machine operator/third parties.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Importer) Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
What is this? A laser cutting machine made by GWEIKE has a weak safety window. The window is supposed to block dangerous laser light, but it does not work well.
What's happening? The weak window lets laser light escape. This light can hurt the eyes of the person using the machine or anyone nearby.
Does this affect me? If you use or are near a GWEIKE laser cutting machine in Germany, you could be at risk of eye damage.
What should I do? Stop using the machine and ask your doctor or a safety expert for advice.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The laser ‘protection’ window installed has insufficient protective effect. Reflected or diffused laser radiation can escape freely from the working space of the machine and cause damage to the sight of the machine operator/third parties. · Origin: People's Republic of China
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