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Air soft gun - Gun

Damage to sight Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk

Air soft gun - Gun was recalled on 26 February 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0388/10. Damage to sight risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a Class 3 laser.

Photo of recalled product: Air soft gun - Gun
Alert Number0388/10
BrandVigor
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: Gun M-16, Item No. 224-A7.
Published26 February 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a Class 3 laser. Class 3 lasers may not be placed on the market for consumer use.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Black coloured 1/1 scale high performance assembled plastic air soft gun (approximate dimensions: L: 60 cm, W: 4.5 cm, H: 18 cm), shooting 6 mm BB plastic bullets and equipped with a laser beam source. The product is sold in black packaging (approximate dimensions: 62 x 18 x 6 cm), with the following warning on it (English): "WARNING: Choking Hazard – Small Parts. Not for Children under 18 years. Do not shoot at any human or animal. Read the instructions and note before using. LASER radiation. Do not stare into beam."

👁️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a damage to sight hazard related to Air soft gun - Gun.

About this risk

This product can cause eye damage due to excessive light emission (e.g., lasers), projectiles, or chemical splash risk.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. If you have experienced eye discomfort, consult an ophthalmologist. Keep the product away from children.

Who is at risk?

All users, especially children who may look directly at bright light sources.

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