InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Battery-powered toy gun resembling an M416 assault rifle, designed to fire rehydrated gel balls. The toy is powered by a Li-ion battery pack which can be charged using the USB cable provided. It is made up of several plastic parts, which have to be assembled, and a detachable magazine for the projectiles.

Battery-powered toy gun resembling an M416 assault rifle, designed to fire rehydrated gel balls. The toy is powered by a Li-ion battery pack which can be charged using the USB cable provided. It is made up of several plastic parts, which have to be assembled, and a detachable magazine for the projectiles.

Name: Pistolet jouet Blaster à bille électrique M416

Category: 10

Date: 2026-06-19

Product Category: Toys

Risk Type: Burns

Danger: The battery compartment can be easily opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract Moreover the battery pack overheats, which may lead to burns. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standards EN 62115.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 22/03/2026Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 18/03/2026

Description: Battery-powered toy gun resembling an M416 assault rifle, designed to fire rehydrated gel balls. The toy is powered by a Li-ion battery pack which can be charged using the USB cable provided. It is made up of several plastic parts, which have to be assembled, and a detachable magazine for the projectiles.

Notifying Country: France

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Battery-powered toy gun resembling an M416 assault rifle, designed to fire rehydrated gel balls. The toy is powered by a Li-ion battery pack which can be charged using the USB cable provided. It is made up of several plastic parts, which have to be assembled, and a detachable magazine for the projectiles.Battery-powered toy gun resembling an M416 assault rifle, designed to fire rehydrated gel balls. The toy is powered by a Li-ion battery pack which can be charged using the USB cable provided. It is made up of several plastic parts, which have to be assembled, and a detachable magazine for the projectiles.

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