2023.08.23 Safety Report: VSSHE - Cat Toy Laser Pen (sold via Amazon)
23 August 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen sold via Amazon
Type
Laser pointers - Cat Toy Laser Pen
Brand
VSSHE
Country of origin
China
Product description
A silver-coloured LED laser pen intended to be a cat toy.
Amazon identifiers
X001HII7ED, FBA15GRFK7JJU000001
Hazard
The product presents a high risk of injuries and damage to sight as it is a Class 3R laser with an excessively strong beam, which is not suitable for consumer use. If the beam were to be pointed in an animal or human's eye, there may be temporary or permanent damage. Testing identified that the product has a 656 nm accessible emission and there is no laser safety labels or user manual to inform the consumers of the risks.
Further information on laser radiation safety advice is available on the GOV.UK website.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.
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