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VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen presenting a high risk of injuries and damage to sight.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
The risk with VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen sold on Amazon is physical injury.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2308-0075). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen presenting a high risk of injuries and damage to sight.
The risk
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.
For further information on laser radiation safety advice, please access the following Gov.uk webpage: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/laser-radiation-safety-advice/laser-radiation-safety-advice
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border.
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2308-0075
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A silver-coloured LED laser pen intended to be a cat toy.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen sold on Amazon been reported?
The risk with VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen sold on Amazon is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
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.
Where was VSSHE Cat Toy Laser Pen sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
