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🧸 Product DE March 6, 2020

Laser engraving machine

Laser engraving machine, packed in wooden crate.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Laser engraving machine
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Machinery

Hazard: Unrestricted, invisible laser radiation can be emitted by the product. If reflected or diffused rays hit the eye, they may cause blindness or injuries.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
Barcode (GTIN): 6962375698616
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2274 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
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What is this? A laser engraving machine from China can give off invisible laser light that may hurt your eyes.

What's happening? The machine may let out unsafe laser beams. If these beams hit your eyes, they can cause blindness or eye injuries.

Does this affect me? Anyone using or near this machine could be at risk, especially in Germany.

What should I do? Stop using the machine right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice before using it again.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: Unrestricted, invisible laser radiation can be emitted by the product. If reflected or diffused rays hit the eye, they may cause blindness or injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 6, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000710

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What is this product recall alert about?
Laser engraving machine. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: Unrestricted, invisible laser radiation can be emitted by the product. If reflected or diffused rays hit the eye, they may cause blindness or injuries. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2020 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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