What Safety Gate found
The German authorities identified an Ortur laser engraving machine (model unspecified) sold online as posing a serious risk to sight. The product lacks a protective housing, meaning the user has direct access to high-power laser radiation during operation.
Why this matters
Laser processing machines must be designed to prevent human access to hazardous laser beams during normal operation. According to EN 60825-4, a protective enclosure is a critical safety component to contain radiation. Without this, the machine fails to meet the safety requirements of the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC).
What buyers should check
Verify if your machine is fully enclosed or if it requires a separate, certified safety enclosure. Ensure the device carries an EC/EU Declaration of Conformity and appropriate laser warning labels.
Official source
Safety Gate reference: A12/00001/23. https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007237
European Commission Safety Gate
Alert A12/00001/23. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.
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