Laser pointers: recalls and official safety alerts
62 official alerts and recalls concern laser pointers: 61 from EU Safety Gate and 1 from US CPSC. The first dates from 17 December 2019, the latest from 10 September 2026. In the last four complete quarters there were 8, down from 16 in the four quarters before. The hazards named most often are damage to sight (97%), electric shock (8%) and burns (5%). Read from the official risk descriptions, the most common reasons are laser, UV or light too strong (97%), live parts can be touched (6%) and insufficient insulation or moisture protection (6%). 87% were for products made in China. 38% of the EU alerts were marked as sold online, and 26% name an online marketplace, most often Bol, Amazon and eBay. The most common outcome was withdrawn from the market (52% of EU alerts); 82% included a measure ordered by an authority. Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions include lead.
Official alerts and recalls per quarter
EU Safety GateUS CPSC
7
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Q4 2026 is incomplete: counted to 1 October 2026.
Show the numbers by year
| Year | EU Safety Gate | US CPSC |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
Why they were flagged
All reasons →-
97%, 60 alerts
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6%, 4 alerts
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6%, 4 alerts
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5%, 3 alerts
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3%, 2 alerts
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2%, 1 alerts
Marketplaces named
What happened to the products
- Withdrawn from the market52%
- Import rejected at the border26%
- Recalled from consumers23%
- Sales ban7%
- Sales stopped7%
- Consumers warned5%
Shares of the 61 EU Safety Gate alerts above; one alert can record several measures. 82% of alerts include a measure ordered by an authority, 18% only voluntary measures by the business.
Most common hazards
Chemicals named in the official risk descriptions
- Lead3
Latest alerts
Download these 62 alerts (CSV) English column names; reuse with attribution to the official sources.
| Date | Product | Platform | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Laser pointerJuguetes para mascotasBrand: Yommy · model YM-1344 · barcode 8435419413448 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02457/26 | |
| 2026-09-10 | Laser pointerOutdoor Laser Light LampBrand: Andowl · model XL801 · barcode 8401204880047 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02458/26 | |
| 2026-07-14 | Laser pointerOutdoor Waterproof Lasermodel YXCPD-09 · barcode 4183374454009 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/02041/26 | |
| 2026-06-17 | Laser pointerPROYECTOR LÁSER "MINI TWINKLING LASER"Brand: BIG DIPPER · model M015RG · barcode 5608888350344 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/01801/26 | |
| 2025-11-19 | Laser pointer3 in 1 LASER & LED LIGHT · barcode 698586544829 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/04052/25 | |
| 2025-11-04 | Laser pointerLaser Pointer Pen · barcode 8437018469383 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers | SR/03931/25 | |
| 2025-11-04 | Laser pointerLaser Pointer Pen · barcode 8437018469291 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers | SR/03924/25 | |
| 2025-11-04 | Laser pointerLaser pointer pen · barcode 8437018469185 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers | SR/03925/25 | |
| 2025-09-01 | Laser pointer2 in 1 Laser e luce Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Laser, UV or light too strongSales ban ordered | SR/03147/25 | |
| 2025-09-01 | Laser pointer2 in 1 laser e luce Why: Restricted chemical above the legal limit · Laser, UV or light too strongSales ban ordered | SR/03148/25 | |
| 2025-08-07 | Petmate Recalls Pet Zone Pet Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Ingestion Hazard; Violation of Mandatory Standard for Consumer Products with Button Cell Batteries; Sold Exclusively at MenardsPet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball Pet Toys Why: Button cells or batteries are accessible · Breaks or collapsesRecalled from consumers | CPSC 25421 | |
| 2025-02-19 | Laser pointerAILYImodel RU24102300442 A1-A01-01-01 · barcode BST2002238 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/00645/25 | |
| 2025-02-12 | Laser pointerCAT LASER TOYBrand: Nobleza · model I50FC139958 · barcode 8719138139958 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | SR/00596/25 | |
| 2025-02-12 | Laser pointermodel AMP16AP · barcode 092636243913 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09TD1V37J).Amazon → |
SR/00630/25 |
| 2025-02-12 | Laser pointerWIRELESS PRESENTERBrand: PENRITER · barcode X0020VX1OH Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN:B0D41YTJFT).Amazon → |
SR/00636/25 |
| 2025-01-30 | Laser pointerWIRELESS PRESENTERmodel DSIT0011 · barcode X001WNK9FX Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09CGYZNZL)Amazon → |
SR/00519/25 |
| 2025-01-28 | Laser pointerCartridge Laser BoresighterBrand: Maymoc · model 30-06/.25-06/.270WIN · barcode X000WQOQ0P Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B01IW4WN0U)Amazon → |
SR/00449/25 |
| 2025-01-08 | Laser pointerKONG laser Brand: KONG · model CL4E Laser Pointer EU · barcode 35585155005 Why: Lead in solder or components · Restricted chemical above the legal limitWithdrawn from the market | SR/00092/25 | |
| 2024-12-11 | Light with laser pointer2-in-1 Dive LightBrand: OrcaTorch · model D570-GL Why: Laser, UV or light too strongProduct destroyed · Recalled from consumers · Removed from online marketplace · Sales stopped · Consumers warned |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B09SZC77W4)Amazon → |
A12/03597/24 |
| 2024-12-09 | Laser pointerAstronaut Nebula projector / Star projection lampBrand: Burnnove · model HR-F3 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Sales stopped |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN:B0C3QHL3LP).Amazon → |
A12/03599/24 |
| 2024-12-06 | Laser pointerPower Light / YL Laser 303Brand: Power Style · model CD-177 · barcode 6944058328904 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongOther measure | INFO/00138/24 | |
| 2024-12-05 | Laser pointerProjektor Galaxy Light Milky wayBrand: MOB Galaxy Light · barcode 3701365602577 · batch GALHT-2023-04 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongOther measure | INFO/00137/24 | |
| 2024-11-19 | Laser pointer3 IN 1 LEDLIGHTmodel OQ-508(3in1) OQ-503(3in1) · barcode 201030212778 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongSales ban ordered | A12/03216/24 | |
| 2024-10-17 | Laser pointerLaser pointer in the shape of a bombmodel U13 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market · Sales stopped · Consumers warned ordered | A12/02918/24 | |
| 2024-02-08 | Laser pointerLaserpointerBrand: buauudir Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRemoved from online marketplace |
AmazonWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sole online, in particular via Amazon ASIN B0CKSFY2VM.Amazon → |
A12/00291/24 |
| 2024-01-25 | Laser pointerLASER SIGHT MODULE ARMED FORCESmodel JG07 · barcode 6965791913073 Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00136/24 | |
| 2024-01-21 | Laser pointerSIGHT VANEBrand: Huonje · model G–20 · barcode 2112345678207 Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00135/24 | |
| 2023-12-19 | Laser pointerBrand: QUETA · model X001NDK0QF; 6249275 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/03095/23 | |
| 2023-12-18 | Laser pointerBrand: QUETA · model X001Q2TOHJ; 6249275 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/03083/23 | |
| 2023-10-26 | Laser pointerLaser pointersBrand: MegaDepot · barcode 8785252293654 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com.Bol → |
A12/02584/23 |
| 2023-05-10 | Laser pointermodel PL 17 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | INFO/00073/23 | |
| 2023-01-11 | Laser pointerLED TRAINING POINTER;/ "Cat Toys LED Pointer, U…at Dog Chaser, Idea Gift" (on the packaging)Brand: DIWUJI · model X00147MM57 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/00098/23 | |
| 2022-12-08 | Laser pointerLASER POINTER Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | INFO/00142/22 | |
| 2022-12-08 | Laser pointer"LASER POINTER" Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01722/22 | |
| 2022-11-29 | LASER POINTERLASER MONEY CHECK & LED LIGHTmodel 10272 · barcode 8415273102726 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01690/22 | |
| 2022-10-26 | Laser pointerLaserpointermodel JL2220A3, RIO2A5101 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongSales ban ordered |
eBayWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product also sold online, in particular via eBay.eBay → |
A12/01465/22 |
| 2022-10-05 | Laser pointerLED TRAINING POINTERBrand: PUTEKCO · model X001E534SN Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01386/22 | |
| 2022-09-14 | Laser pointerGREEN LASER POINTER/Lézerfény model DLS-5, Laser 303 · barcode 8595526699668 Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01305/22 | |
| 2022-09-14 | Laser pointerGREEN LASER POINTER; LézerfényBrand: YHLASER · model DLS-5-3 · barcode 8595526699675 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01306/22 | |
| 2021-12-21 | Laser pointerGREEN LASER POINTER · barcode 8518383486547 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01836/21 | |
| 2021-12-21 | laser pointermodel Laser AL–303 Why: Live parts can be touched · Insufficient insulation or moisture protection · Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01848/21 | |
| 2021-10-14 | Laser pointerGreen Laser Pointermodel 303 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongSales stopped · Consumers warned ordered | A12/01411/21 | |
| 2021-10-13 | Laser pointerLaserpoinerBrand: HT Supplies · model 407653 · barcode 8785252431766 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description Product sold online, in particular on Bol.comBol → |
A12/01425/21 |
| 2021-09-23 | Laser pointerLASER POINTER Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01329/21 | |
| 2021-07-15 | Laser pointerBrand: ZQ · model REF:762245 · barcode 5999048762245 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01081/21 | |
| 2021-07-15 | Laser pointerBrand: ZQ · model REF:762252 · barcode 5999048762252 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01082/21 | |
| 2021-07-15 | Laser pointerBrand: CP Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/01083/21 | |
| 2021-06-24 | Laser pointerLaserpointerBrand: Home Travelers · model 0011101 (on website), 303 (on product) · barcode 2950012395701 (on product case), 7442919515535 (on website) Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com.Bol → |
A12/00950/21 |
| 2021-06-09 | Laser pointerLaserpointerBrand: Winnes · model SD 303 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.comBol → |
A12/00803/21 |
| 2021-06-03 | Laser pointerLaserpointer Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description pointer The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.comBol → |
INFO/00119/21 |
| 2021-05-20 | Laser pointerLaser PointerBrand: 303 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.comBol → |
A12/00693/21 |
| 2021-05-20 | Laser pointerBrand: Topcom Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com.Bol → |
A12/00691/21 |
| 2021-05-20 | Laser pointerLaserpointerBrand: Topcom Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered |
BolWording in the official record · found in the official product description The product was also sold online, in particular via Bol.com.Bol → |
A12/00692/21 |
| 2020-12-17 | Laser pointerLASER POINTER Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | INFO/00177/20 | |
| 2020-12-15 | Laser pointer4pz Giochi per Gatti In… NEWBrand: Faburo · model FCV2-IT-RWS01 · barcode X0013R1W9F Why: Laser, UV or light too strongImport rejected at the border ordered | A12/01810/20 | |
| 2020-06-10 | Laser pointerWireless Presenter - ultra slim - punteroBrand: TRUST · model 20430-02 · barcode 8713439204308 Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closure · Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market | A12/00859/20 | |
| 2020-02-06 | Laser pointerLASER &LED LIGHTmodel 806 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00180/20 | |
| 2020-02-06 | Laser pointer Why: Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | INFO/00030/20 | |
| 2020-02-06 | Laser pointerHI-OUTPUT KEY CHAIN LASER / Good LuckBrand: GI, GY Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00163/20 | |
| 2019-12-23 | Laser pointermodel Article Nº. 6768 Why: Missing warnings or child-resistant closure · Laser, UV or light too strongWithdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00074/19 | |
| 2019-12-18 | Laser pointer with shock functionShock LASER flashlight; Vicces játékmodel CD288-082 (on the label of the packaging) · barcode 6952856654453 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00035/19 | |
| 2019-12-17 | Laser pointerNEW HIGH-TECH ULTRA-GLOWLITE LED KEY CHAIN; ZSeblámpamodel 40242 · barcode 6978200402426 Why: Laser, UV or light too strongRecalled from consumers · Withdrawn from the market ordered | A12/00061/19 |