NCA Advisory

BioHazRd

We have received a request from the National Consumer Agency to be vigilant about the potential risk of eye damage from a laser mounted on an airsoft gun.

It doesnt appear that this gun is available in any of our affiliated retailers, as from the initial description and photo, it seems that it may be a plastic springer type pistol, but we would still ask that you be aware of the issue and contact the National Consumer Agency should you come across it.

We have attached the relevant email address for the national consumer agency at the end of this post.


Details below:


Product name: 2068 A AIR SPORT GUN
Brand:
Country of origin: China
Type/Number of model/Bar Code/Batch code: N/A
Description: The black packaging includes a polystyrene base with a paper cover, approximately 18.50 X 15.50 cm, wrapped in transparent plastic film. The front of the packet shows a coloured photographic reproduction of the object and the following information:
2068° AIR SPORT GUN, shoots/fires 6 mm plastic balls, included in the packaging. On the outer packaging, the following labelling information is displayed:
USE 6 MM AA BULLET, AGE: ABOVE 18, DO NOT SHOOT AT ANY HUMAN OR ANIMAL, 1/1 SCALE COMPLETED HIGH GRADE AIR SPORT GUN; marked "recyclable";
"not suitable for persons under 18 years of age"; Made in China.
Another label is worded as follows:
ATTENTION (TO BE READ AND RETAINED) TOY NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE TO SMALL PARTS WHICH COULD BE SWALLOWED OR INHALED INVOLUNTARILY; PRODUCT CONFORMS TO LEGISLATIVE DECREE 27/09/91 AND COMMUNITY TOY SAFETY STANDARDS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 88/378/EEC; IMPORTED FROM VECCHIA ROMA SRL-VIA CARLO CATTANEO 25-00185 ROME; PRODUCED BY: "CE" MARK.
The laser pointer is powered by 3 batteries included in the inner packaging; its own label reads:
DANGER LASER RADIATION-AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS II A MADE IN CHINA.
The plastic air pistol included in the packaging is equipped with approximately 20 plastic balls and the fitted pointer which is operable via a switch.
Type of risk: Damage to sight
(See attached image)
If you have/ find this product please contact the nca at e-mail: product_safety@nca.ie

extremetaz

Well there's a change of song, never mind the projectiles, worry about the LASER!.

How's that for changing people's perspective - round of applause for the IAA people!!

That's a job well done right there.

TheDoc

I think its also a pretty important feat that the NCA actually contacted you in relation to the matter.

Rogue-Trooper

Hmmmm, I'd guess that the laser is the most useful thing in that box! :rolleyes:

As Doc has said, it's great that the NCA have opened a dialogue with the IAA (not that any self-respecting member would be caught dead with one of those cheap 'n nasty springers in their collection!).

Some interesting info on lasers from the UK's Health Protection Agency here that puts it all in laymans terms (including why green lasers are bad).

Class 2 lasers (as the one above is):

Class 2 lasers are limited to a maximum output power of 1 milliwatt or one thousandth of a watt (abbreviated to mW) and the beam must have a wavelength between 400 and 700 nm. A person receiving an eye exposure from a Class 2 laser beam, either accidentally or as a result of someone else's deliberate action (misuse) will be protected from injury by their own natural aversion response. This is a natural involuntary response which causes the individual to blink and avert their head thereby terminating the eye exposure. Repeated, deliberate exposure to the laser beam may not be safe. Some laser pointers and barcode scanners are Class 2 laser products.

gerrowadat

I patiently await a joint statement from the IAA and IASRA on this matter.

lolz.

Witcher

That exact gun is for sale in a €2 shop near me, I bought one similar 2068-C( for a laugh:)) and it too comes with a laser.

Good to know the IAA and airsoft is being is recognised as Doc said:)

Stercus Accidit

Just chew the laser off it if you want to bring that fine looking piece to a skirmish.

Rogue-Trooper

Rogue-Trooper wrote: »

Some interesting info on lasers from the UK's Health Protection Agency here that puts it all in laymans terms (including why green lasers are bad).

Oh no........I've just read my post again and realised that I've turned into Ozcam......

Danin

Rogue-Trooper wrote: »

Oh no........I've just read my post again and realised that I've turned into Ozcam......

you see these lads know what to do if its the lazer is pointed at them