What Safety Gate found
The product is an unspecified laser engraving machine sold online (e.g., eBay, Amazon). Authorities found that it can emit unrestricted, invisible laser radiation, posing a serious risk of blindness or eye injury from reflected or diffused rays. The product failed to comply with the Machinery Directive.
Why this matters
Laser processing machines must contain the laser beam within a protective enclosure (Class 1) or require strict professional controls. When a machine emits invisible radiation without proper shielding or safety interlocks, the user may be exposed to hazardous levels of radiation without realizing it.
What buyers should check
- Ensure the product has a valid EU Declaration of Conformity.
- Verify the laser classification. A machine intended for home or consumer use should generally be Class 1.
- Check for the presence of mandatory laser warning labels and physical interlocks on all access panels.
- Avoid purchasing laser machines that lack clear manufacturer identification or technical documentation.
Official source
Safety Gate Reference: A12/01179/21. https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004150
European Commission Safety Gate
Alert A12/01179/21. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.
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