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🧸 Product DE March 13, 2026

Omtech — 40W Desktop Laser Graviermaschine & Cutter

Desktop laser engraving machine equipped with a 40W CO2 laser and a cutter. Product sold online, in particular via www.de.omtech.com.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Omtech — 40W Desktop Laser Graviermaschine & Cutter
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Machinery
Hazard
Because the safety mechanisms are easily bypassed, and because of the lack of a base plate, direct access to laser radiation during operation is possible. Looking directly into the laser beam or exposure via scattered radiation could damage a person’s sight.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
Barcode (GTIN): 50218042
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 183 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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? This is a small laser machine made by Omtech. It cuts or engraves things like wood or metal.

What's happening? The machine’s safety parts can be turned off too easily. There is no bottom plate. This means the laser beam can shine out and hurt someone’s eyes.

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

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel any 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.

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

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: Because the safety mechanisms are easily bypassed, and because of the lack of a base plate, direct access to laser radiation during operation is possible. Looking directly into the laser beam or exposure via scattered radiation could damage a person’s sight. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 13, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098014

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Omtech — 40W Desktop Laser Graviermaschine & Cutter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Machinery · Hazard: Because the safety mechanisms are easily bypassed, and because of the lack of a base plate, direct access to laser radiation during operation is possible. Looking directly into the laser beam or expo...
▸ 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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