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🧸 Product BG June 24, 2016

SQ — 3 in 1 Laser & LED light

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
SQ — 3 in 1 Laser & LED light
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Laser pointers

Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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73 days in total
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What is this? This is a laser and light product sold as a 3-in-1 tool. It has a laser beam that may be too strong.

What's happening? The laser beam is too powerful and the warning labels are wrong. Looking directly at the beam could hurt your eyes.

Does this affect me? This product was sold in Bulgaria. If you have one, you could be at risk.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825-1. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 24, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/212322

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What is this product recall alert about?
SQ — 3 in 1 Laser & LED light. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful and the product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the relevant European...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 24, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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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