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Toy machine gun "Mitra" – Linea

Serious risk Damage to sight

Published by Safety Gate 23 Oct 2008In the weekly report of 24 Oct 2008 (week 42, 2008)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Toy machine gun "Mitra"
Brand
Linea (2 alerts)
Brand as notified
LINEA
Type / model
barcode 8019050249637
Description
The product is packed in a cardboard box featuring the following inscriptions: “MITRA” (i.e. “machine gun”); “by pulling the trigger you will automatically activate the infrared beam, and the bullets inside the magazine will rotate, producing lights and sounds”; “colours, characteristics and content may differ from the photo shown”; "product imported in compliance with the rules laid down in Legislative Decree No 313 of 27 July 1991, Made in CHINA”. Symbol denoting non-suitability for children aged under three years, CE marking, instructions for use of the batteries.
Risk
This product poses a risk of damage to sight because it incorporates a class 3B laser which is dangerous if a direct beam, or even a beam reflected off a reflective surface, strikes the unprotected eye. This product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 60825.
Measures
  • Withdrawal from the market and seizure from the importer ordered by the authorities
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1195/08Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1195/08Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 1195/08
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 1195/08
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2008-42 (XML)
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