What Safety Gate found
The German authorities identified that the Q-BAIHE laser safety glasses do not provide the level of protection claimed by the manufacturer. Consequently, these glasses do not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation. The product was removed from the online marketplace.
Why this matters
Laser safety glasses are a vital barrier when operating Class 3B or Class 4 laser machines. If glasses fail to filter the specific laser wavelength or power density as specified, the wearer may falsely believe they are protected, leading to permanent eye injury or blindness upon accidental exposure.
What buyers should check
Verify that any laser safety glasses are CE marked and supplied with a declaration of conformity stating the correct Optical Density (OD) rating for your specific laser machine's wavelength. Never rely on unbranded or uncertified eyewear for laser protection.
Official source
Safety Gate reference: A12/01563/21. View official alert here.
European Commission Safety Gate
Alert A12/01563/21. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.
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