Get notified about product recalls

Air sport gun

Damage to sight Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk

Air sport gun was recalled on 21 December 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1313/07. Damage to sight risk reported by Greece. The product poses a risk of damage to sight because: - the output irradiance of the laser pointer beam is 4.

Photo of recalled product: Air sport gun
Alert Number1313/07
BrandSheng yuan
CategoryHobby/sports equipment
Risk TypeDamage to sight
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberGY.758, Item No.: TKD01111, Fact. Code: GY758, Bar Code: 6 930022 000242.
Published21 December 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of damage to sight because: - the output irradiance of the laser pointer beam is 4.7mW (the marketing and sale of pointers generating more than 1 mW is prohibited),- the class indicated for the laser pointer beam, namely Class II, is not consistent with the EN 60825-1 standard.Prolonged exposure to moderate levels of laser light may bring about irreversible damage in the eye, particularly the retina and the crystalline lens.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 and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Black coloured 1/1 scale high performance plastic model gun (approx. dimensions: L:18cm W:11.5cm), shooting small plastic balls and equipped with a laser beam source. On the barrel the indication: “TACTICAL SMITH & WESSON” is written. The product is sold in blue-black package, with the following warning on it (English): Do not shoot at any human or animals. The best for ages 14 and up. WARNING: Choking Hazard – Small Parts. Not for Children under 14 years.

👁️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a damage to sight hazard related to Air sport 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.

View on EU Safety Gate →

Related Recalls

More Hobby/sports equipment recalls