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EU Safety Gate reportHobby laser (<20 W)OR/00165/25

Safety Alert: Creality Falcon 2 Laser Cutter Protective Enclosure Defect

Authorities have identified a safety risk in the Creality Falcon 2 laser cutter due to an inadequate protective enclosure allowing potential exposure to laser radiation.

5 December 2025LaserMachineSafety.eu
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About this analysis: Factual findings come from the cited EU Safety Gate alert. LaserMachineSafety.eu adds educational context; this article is not a conformity assessment.

What Safety Gate found

The Creality Falcon 2 desktop laser cutting and engraving machine lacks an adequate protective enclosure. During operation, the laser head's cover leaves a gap, which can allow reflected laser radiation to escape into the working environment. Authorities noted that this does not comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, EN ISO 11553, or EN 60825-1.

Why this matters

Class 4 lasers are high-power devices capable of causing permanent eye and skin damage even from reflections. Protective enclosures are a critical engineering control required by law to ensure that hazardous radiation is contained, preventing accidental exposure for the operator or bystanders.

What buyers should check

  • Ensure your laser machine is fully enclosed to prevent beam or reflection escape.
  • Verify the machine has proper safety interlocks on all access panels.
  • Always use certified laser safety eyewear that matches the wavelength and power of your laser, even if the machine is partially enclosed.
  • Confirm the manufacturer provides a valid EU Declaration of Conformity.

Official source

Safety Gate Reference: OR/00165/25 Official European Commission Safety Gate Alert

Primary source

European Commission Safety Gate

Alert OR/00165/25. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.

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Compliance
EN 12254 — Laser guardsEN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021 — ClassificationEN IEC 60825-4:2024 — Laser guardsEN ISO 11553-1:2020 — Processing machinesEN ISO 14119:2025 — Interlocking devicesEN ISO 13849-1:2023 — Control systemsEN 50689:2021 — Consumer laser productsMD 2006/42/EC — Machinery DirectiveEN 12254 — Laser guardsEN 60825-1:2014/A11:2021 — ClassificationEN IEC 60825-4:2024 — Laser guardsEN ISO 11553-1:2020 — Processing machinesEN ISO 14119:2025 — Interlocking devicesEN ISO 13849-1:2023 — Control systemsEN 50689:2021 — Consumer laser productsMD 2006/42/EC — Machinery Directive
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