Product Safety Report: Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon (2311-0218)

Product Safety Report for Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries at it has been identified that the ‘glint’ mode flashes below 3hz, which can trigger photosensitive epilepsy.

Corrective action: Import rejected at the border. Destruction of the product.

Product information

Type Laser pointers - Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser
Barcode X001RZV7V1
Other Amazon identifier FBA15GZG6MYSU000002
Country of Origin China
Product Description A black laser used to find faults in fibre optics packaged in a white cardboard box.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries at it has been identified that the ‘glint’ mode flashes below 3hz, which can trigger photosensitive epilepsy. The labelling is inaccurate for a laser product in the UK, and is rated between Class 3R or 3B, which could cause injury to the user.

The product does not meet the requirements of The General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2311-0218

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 23 January 2024