Table of contents
- Latest Laser Pointer Lawsuit Updates
- September 22, 2026: Idaho Parents Sue Amazon
- August 28, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-450
- June 16, 2025: Amazon Settles Blue Laser Eye Injury Suit
- November 30, 2024: Mamoun Sues Amazon in Manhattan Federal Court
- What Is a Laser Pointer?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is It Illegal to Point a Laser Pointer?
- What Does the Research Say About Laser Pointer Eye Hazards?
- Was There a Laser Pointer Recall?
- Where Were the Recalled Laser Pointers Sold?
- What Laser Is Named in the Amazon Lawsuit?
High-powered laser pointers sold online have been blamed for serious eye injuries in children, including burned retinas and permanent vision loss. These are allegations, and no court has decided them.
Parents have filed individual lawsuits against Amazon. They allege the lasers were defectively designed or were industrial-strength devices sold as safe pointers. The newest suit was reported on September 22, 2026. No MDL or class action exists for laser pointers.
A separate CPSC recall, announced on August 28, 2025, covers MTC Trading toy laser pointers because of a button battery hazard. It does not involve the eye injuries alleged in the suits.
Latest Laser Pointer Lawsuit Updates
September 22, 2026: Idaho Parents Sue Amazon
Law360 reported that Idaho parents are suing Amazon.com Inc. and two Chinese companies in Washington state court. They say they bought what was marketed as a safe laser pointer [1].
The parents allege it was an industrial-strength laser that left their son blind in one eye. These are allegations only.
August 28, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-450
The CPSC announced recall 25-450 of Party Favors Lite-Up Torches and Mini Laser Pointers imported by MTC Trading Company. About 10,100 units are covered [2].
Children can easily reach the button cell batteries. Consumers should stop using the recalled items. This recall is separate from the Amazon laser injury suits.
June 16, 2025: Amazon Settles Blue Laser Eye Injury Suit
Law360 reported that Amazon.com Inc. settled a lawsuit over a defective high-powered laser pointer. It alleged a burned hole in a child’s eye and permanent vision loss [3]. The case name and the settlement terms are not public.
November 30, 2024: Mamoun Sues Amazon in Manhattan Federal Court
The New York Post reported that Fred Mamoun sued Amazon in Manhattan federal court. He alleges a Cofeymera “High Power Blue Pointer” burned his 16-year-old son’s retina in May 2022 [4].
The suit seeks unspecified monetary damages against Amazon over the May 2022 incident. Amazon did not comment on the lawsuit.
What Is a Laser Pointer?
According to the FDA, laser stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser pointers and pens are commonly used for presentations, surveying and positioning [5].
The FDA recognizes four major hazard classes of lasers, from I to IV. The higher the class, the more powerful the laser and the greater the potential for serious injury if used improperly.
Who May Be Affected?
The circumstance at issue is a child’s eye struck by the beam of a high-powered laser sold online as a pointer.
In the Mamoun suit, a 16-year-old turned on a blue laser pointer bought on Amazon. The beam inadvertently passed across his eye in May 2022, and he later needed surgery.
Eligibility depends on the details of your own injury, so an individual legal review is the only way to tell.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The suits allege burned retinas and permanent loss of vision in one eye. In the Mamoun suit, the son had retina surgery after the May 2022 incident. His father says in court papers that the condition continues to deteriorate.
These are allegations in individual suits, and no court has ruled on them. For the separate MTC Trading recall, CPSC lists incidents and injuries as none reported. Reports of injury are not proof that a product caused every harm.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The recall covers four models: PF-1082, PF-1227, PF-1153 and PF-1084. The mini laser pointer came in blue, green, red and silver.
CPSC says swallowed button batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death. The laser pointers also lack the warnings Reese’s Law requires. A recall does not prove liability.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep anything that shows what you bought, how it was used and what harm followed. Useful items include:
- The laser pointer itself and its packaging, kept as it is.
- The order confirmation, receipt and seller listing.
- Photographs of the product and of the injury.
- Eye-doctor and hospital records.
- Messages with the seller or Amazon.
- Notes on when and how the injury happened.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines for injury claims come from state law. The time limit depends on your home state, the date of the injury and the date it was diagnosed.
Filing late can end a claim, however strong the facts behind it may be. Speak with a lawyer promptly so you know your own deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Illegal to Point a Laser Pointer?
Yes, it is illegal to point a laser pointer at an aircraft or its flight path under federal law. The penalty is up to 5 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines, and many states have their own laws [6].
What Does the Research Say About Laser Pointer Eye Hazards?
The research on laser pointer eye hazards from the FDA says class IIIa and IIIb lasers can be hazardous when viewed directly. It says class IV lasers present an immediate skin and eye hazard from exposure to either the direct or the reflected beam.
Was There a Laser Pointer Recall?
Yes, there was a laser pointer recall. MTC Trading offers a full refund if you email a photo confirming disposal to mtcmans@gmail.com. You can also call 650-866-4800, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
Where Were the Recalled Laser Pointers Sold?
The recalled laser pointers were sold at various stores nationwide from June 2024 through May 2025 for about $1. MTC Trading Company imported them, and the recall covers the mini laser pointers and the lite-up torches sold together.
What Laser Is Named in the Amazon Lawsuit?
The laser named in the Amazon lawsuit is a blue laser pointer of the Cofeymera brand. According to the New York Post, it was a $62.99 device bought on Amazon, and the beam is alleged to have burned the teen’s retina.