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🧸 Product DE LV August 29, 2025

HomdMarket — Graviermaschine, mit 8*8 cm Arbeitsbereich für Anfänger

Laser engraving machine. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0DNW1Q1W6).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HomdMarket — Graviermaschine, mit 8*8 cm Arbeitsbereich für Anfänger
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Machinery
Hazard
There is a lack of (sufficient) protection from reflected or scattered radiation, which can lead users to be unintentionally exposed to radiation and consequently suffer damage to their health. Additionally, the product's safety may not be ensured due to inadequate information on wavelength, performance, and radiation protection.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Destruction of the product
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 379 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? This is a small grinding machine sold by HomdMarket. It is meant for beginners to work on small pieces of metal or wood.

What's happening? The machine may give off harmful light or radiation that is not properly blocked. It also lacks clear safety details about the light it uses.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this machine in Germany or Latvia, you could be at risk of eye damage from the unsafe light.

What should I do? Stop using the machine right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have any eye pain or vision changes. Contact HomdMarket for a refund or replacement.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: There is a lack of (sufficient) protection from reflected or scattered radiation, which can lead users to be unintentionally exposed to radiation and consequently suffer damage to their health. Additionally, the product's safety may not be ensured due to inadequate information on wavelength, performance, and radiation protection. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 29, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095720

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What is this product recall alert about?
HomdMarket — Graviermaschine, mit 8*8 cm Arbeitsbereich für Anfänger. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: There is a lack of (sufficient) protection from reflected or scattered radiation, which can lead users to be unintentionally exposed to radiation and consequently suffer damage to their health. Addit...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 29, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Latvia.
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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