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Hobby/sports equipment — injuries risk (0617/05)

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesDec 2, 2005

Hazard

Pressure and gas may leak on a shooter because the cartridge case may break. Some of the Sako 308 calibre cartridges manufactured in 1990-1992 may have corrosion defects. One confirmed leakage in Finland.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the manufacture. Importers and dealers in the following countries have been notified: Estonia, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Hungary, Sweden, UK, Poland, Italy, and Denmark — Other

Product description

Cartridges for centerfire firearms, Cal 308 Win "SAKO".Type/number of model: Cal. 308, manufactured 1990-1992.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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