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🧸 Product HU February 7, 2020

LASER &LED LIGHT

Laser pointer with 2 LEDs torch and carabiner, powered by 3 button cells. On the product there are two buttons for switching of torch and laser. Size: 73 x 15 mm

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
LASER &LED LIGHT
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Laser pointers
Hazard
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
  • (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
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12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? This is about laser pointers that are too strong. They can hurt your eyes if you look directly into the beam.

What's happening? Some laser pointers sold in Hungary are too powerful. They can damage your sight.

Does this affect me? If you have one of these laser pointers, you could hurt your eyes. Stop using it right away.

What should I do? Take the laser pointer back to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any eye pain.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 7, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000565

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What is this product recall alert about?
LASER &LED LIGHT. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 7, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
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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