Product safety reportOPSS
Laser Party Light safety warning over a risk of eye or hearing damage
Product safety report for Laser Party Light presenting a serious risk of damage to sight.
What to do now
The risk with Laser Party Light is to the eyes or ears: it may be too powerful or too loud.
- Put it away and do not let children use it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Laser products above the permitted class can damage the retina in a fraction of a second, and toys that are too loud can harm young children’s hearing.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2202-0095). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for Laser Party Light presenting a serious risk of damage to sight.
The risk
The product poses a serious risk of damage to sight (retinal damage) because the laser does not incorporate the built-in safety feature of a key operated master control. This is a requirement of Class 3B lasers. United Kingdom Health Security Agency recommends that Class 3B laser products are not suitable for general use intended for public. Furthermore, the laser does not comply with the marking requirements of the relevant standard (BS EN 60825-1:2014+A11:2021).
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Destruction of the product at the border
Advice to consumers
Destruction of the product at the border
Additional information
PSD case number: 2202-0095
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Grey laser light with black USB cable. The laser has three light outputs: multi-colored LED, green and red.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Laser Party Light been reported?
The risk with Laser Party Light is to the eyes or ears: it may be too powerful or too loud. Laser products above the permitted class can damage the retina in a fraction of a second, and toys that are too loud can harm young children’s hearing.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Put it away and do not let children use it. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
