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Laser pointer - Laser and LED light

04th July 2009

Item Description:

Brands:
1. IK
2. LD
Type/number of model:
1. Item No.: MT-S0510260, S/N: 2008108
2. S/N: 2006108

Description: Items 1 and 2 have the same characteristics: Laser and LED pointers, silver colour, with a long black flexible light head. The LED light has a magnet in the bottom. The laser is operated by three 1.5V AG13 button cells. The products are packed in plastic frames in blue cardboard boxes. Approximate dimensions: 21x3.5x2.3 cm (cardboard package), 16.3x1.6x1.4 cm (unpacked).

Country of origin: China

Attached Images: (click to enlarge)

Photo of the Laser pointer - Laser and LED light (image 1 of 3) Photo of the Laser pointer - Laser and LED light (image 2 of 3) Photo of the Laser pointer - Laser and LED light (image 3 of 3)

Danger:

Damage to sight

The products pose a risk of damage to sight because they incorporate a class 3A laser which is dangerous if a direct beam, or even a beam reflected off a reflective surface, strikes the unprotected eye. Both pointers bear the indication “Class IIIA Laser Product”. Class 3 laser pointers should not be placed on the market for use by consumers.
These products do not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

Action Taken:

Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

Greece

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

04th July 2009 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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