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🧸 Product DE March 13, 2026

Laser Pecker — Laser engraving machine

Stand-mounted laser engraving machine. Approximately 15 cm tall. Product sold online, in particular via eBay (unique product identifier: 388395108449).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Laser Pecker — Laser engraving machine
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The laser beam is too powerful and not adequately enclosed. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 137 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
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 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? A laser engraving machine called the Laser Pecker. It uses a strong laser beam to mark or cut materials.

What's happening? The laser beam is too strong and not properly covered. Looking directly at the beam could hurt your eyes.

Does this affect me? If you use or are near this machine in Germany, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Laser Pecker
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful and not adequately enclosed. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098008

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Laser Pecker — Laser engraving machine. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful and not adequately enclosed. 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 March 13, 2026 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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