Product Safety Report
Reference 2311-0218
FOLO-UP Product Safety Report: 2311-0218 Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon
A black laser used to find faults in fibre optics packaged in a white cardboard box.
Recorded risk
Serious
Source updated 30 April 2025
Why this product was flagged
Recorded hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries at it has been identified that the ‘glint’ mode flashes below 3hz, which can trigger photosensitive epilepsy. The labelling is inaccurate for a laser product in the UK, and is rated between Class 3R or 3B, which could cause injury to the user.
What the notice records
Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
Identify the product
Product details
- Product
- Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser sold via Amazon
- Brand
- Not provided
- Models
- Not provided
- Product type
- Laser pointers - Fibre Optic Visual Fault Laser
- Seller or shop
- Amazon
- Country of origin
- China
- Measure
- Destruction of the product
- Notified by
- Local Authority Trading Standards
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