Perhaps this is a reactionary question, but: shouldn't this be recall worthy? Or is it inherent to Lidar itself?
This has the potential to damage safety-critical sensors used in backup cameras or autonomous vehicles—and, obviously, inflicts damage on personal property like smartphones.
Volvo even states online that their sensors can damage cameras: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/support/car/ex90/article/47d2c9...