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🧸 Product DE May 29, 2026

MEBUS — Galaxie- und Sternenhimmelprojektor "Astronaut"

White table lamp projector in the shape of an astronaut, with a grey stand. The product projects images of stars onto the ceiling and the walls. Product contents: starry sky projector, USB cable, stand, remote control, instructions. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (...

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MEBUS — Galaxie- und Sternenhimmelprojektor "Astronaut"
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Laser pointers
Hazard
The laser beam is too powerful and not properly labelled. 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
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4017805482616
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 106 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
13 days in total
May 30, 2026 June 12, 2026

What is this? A toy projector that makes stars and galaxies on your ceiling. It uses a laser beam.

What's happening? The laser is too strong and not labeled correctly. Looking at it could hurt your eyes.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this projector in Germany could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have eye pain.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
MEBUS
Agency-published detail

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

First published
May 29, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098950

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
MEBUS — Galaxie- und Sternenhimmelprojektor "Astronaut". Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful and not properly labelled. 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 May 29, 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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