Product Safety Report: High Powered Laser Pointers sold via Amazon (2309-0141, 2309-0143 and 2309-0144)
Product Safety Reports for High Powered Laser Pointers sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of injuries and damage to sight risk as the lasers have an excessively strong beam, which is not suitable for consumer use.
Summary
Product: High Powered Laser Pointers sold via Amazon
Hazard: The products present a high risk of injuries and damage to sight as they are class 3 or class 4 lasers with an excessively strong beam. This is not suitable for consumer use as UKHSA and WHO advises that consumer products sold to the public should be restricted to Class 1 or Class 2. If the beam were to be pointed in the consumers eye, there may be temporary or permanent damage.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| PSD Case Number | Product Name | Product Identifiers | Image and Report PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2309-0141 | High Powered Laser Pointer | ASIN: B0BGGLLDGK | |
| 2309-0143 | High Powered Laser Pointer | ASIN: B0BDRSY4ZB | |
| 2309-0144 | High Powered Laser Pointer | ASIN: B09WMHRDP5 |
Hazard
The products present a high risk of injuries and damage to sight as they are classed as class 3 and 4 lasers with an excessively strong beam. These are not suitable for consumer use as UKHSA and WHO advises that consumer products sold to the public should be restricted to Class 1 or Class 2. If the beam were to be pointed in the consumers eye, there may be temporary or permanent damage. Testing identified that the products have an excessive accessible emission of laser. The laser safety labels are also incorrect, and the manuals provide incorrect information.
For further information on laser radiation safety advice, please access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/laser-radiation-safety-advice/laser-radiation-safety-advice
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case numbers: 2309-0141, 2309-0143 and 2309-0144.
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards