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LIA: Class 4 Portable Lasers Pose Risks

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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 30, 2010 — As new lower-cost laser technology becomes more readily available to consumers, laser safety experts at the Laser Institute of America (LIA) are concerned for the public’s safety. Recently released to the public and promoted as the world’s first 445 nm direct blue diode portable laser with output powers of up to 1 Watt, an internet retailer is selling this Class 4 laser product for under $300. “Our concerns are for the consumers, uninformed of the hazards, who may operate the device placing themselves and others at risk of injury,” said Peter Baker,...Read full article

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    Published: August 2010
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