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🧸 Product ES July 17, 2026

Outdoor Waterproof Laser

Laser pointer, intended for outdoor use.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Outdoor Waterproof Laser
📷 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: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 4183374454009
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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in ES.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
July 18, 2026 July 27, 2026

What is this? This is a laser pointer sold for outdoor use. The beam is too strong.

What's happening? Looking directly at the beam can hurt your eyes.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this laser in Spain could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you feel 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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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
July 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099506

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What is this product recall alert about?
Outdoor Waterproof Laser. 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 July 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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