Withdrawn from market
Compulsory measure
Notified by Spain
Published 10 Sep 2026
SR/02458/26
Andowl laser pointer withdrawn from the market over eye-damage risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (Andowl laser pointer) after it was found to pose an eye-damage risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Laser pointer lamp intended for outdoor use..
- Brand
- Andowl
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Laser pointers
Why it's dangerous
Damage to sight
The laser beam is too powerful (measured value up to 2.02 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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Compulsory
Notified by
Spain
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02458/26
View official notice ↗
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