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Laser pointer Yommy “Juguetes para mascotas” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02457/26
Summary
A laser pointer called "Juguetes para mascotas" sold by Yommy has been found to have a powerful beam that can cause serious eye damage if looked directly at. The product does not meet EU safety standards and is being withdrawn from the market. It was manufactured in China and distributed by a company in Spain.
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Product
Laser pointer — Yommy
- Brand
- Yommy
- Name / model
- Juguetes para mascotas · YM-1344
- Barcode
- 8435419413448
- Category
- Laser pointers
- Laser pointer intended for playing with pets.
What is the risk?
- The laser beam is too powerful (measured value up to 6.75 mW) and the projector is not properly labelled. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation nor with the European standards EN 60825-1 and EN 50689.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/06/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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