What Safety Gate found
Official authorities reported that KKmoon-branded dark green laser safety glasses fail to provide the claimed protection levels. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation, resulting in a risk of retinal damage and vision impairment.
Why this matters
Laser processing machines often utilize Class 4 laser sources. Operators depend on certified eye protection to prevent permanent damage from direct or reflected beams. When safety glasses do not meet the standards they claim, the user is unknowingly exposed to hazardous radiation.
What buyers should check
Verify that any laser safety eyewear is certified according to EN 207 (personal eye protection against laser radiation) or relevant regional standards. Check for the CE mark and ensuring the optical density (OD) rating matches your specific laser wavelength and power output.
Official source
Safety Gate Reference: A12/01536/21. https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004656
European Commission Safety Gate
Alert A12/01536/21. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.
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