Laser safety glasses
Blue laser safety glasses. Product sold online, in particular via eBay.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Damage to sight
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Hazard
- The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
What is this? These are glasses meant to protect your eyes from laser light. They should block harmful rays.
What's happening? Some of these glasses do not work as promised. They may not stop laser light from hurting your eyes.
Does this affect me? If you use these glasses at work or home with lasers, your eyes could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using other safety glasses.
🤖 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)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. · Origin: People's Republic of China
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
