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🧸 Product BG September 2, 2016

ZHX / ZHIHUIXINWANJU — Electronic wristwatch and laser pointer

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
ZHX / ZHIHUIXINWANJU — Electronic wristwatch and laser pointer
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to sight
Category
Laser pointers

Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful. The product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. With regard to labelling, the product does not comply with the relevant European st

Origin
People's Republic of China
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a watch with a built-in laser pointer. The laser is too strong. It also lacks the right safety warnings on the label.

What's happening? The laser beam can hurt your eyes if you look directly at it. The product does not meet European safety rules.

Does this affect me? Anyone using this watch in Bulgaria could be at risk. Children are especially vulnerable.

What should I do? Stop using the watch right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any eye problems. Return the product to where you bought it.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful. The product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. With regard to labelling, the product does not comply with the relevant European st · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 2, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/223399

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ZHX / ZHIHUIXINWANJU — Electronic wristwatch and laser pointer. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to sight · Category: Laser pointers · Hazard: The laser beam is too powerful. The product is not correctly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. With regard to labelling, the product does not comply wit...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 2, 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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