Huonje HJ-18 Bullet Laser Scope Recall Due to Eye Injury Hazard
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Health Canada has recalled the Huonje HJ-18 Bullet Laser Scope after determining it is a Class 3B laser that poses a risk of permanent eye injury. Six units were sold in Canada from 2025 to May 2026.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on June 6, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Product & Food Recalls — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to read it as a data point about the issuing system: how quickly Health Canada detected the hazard, how precise the geographic or product-identifier scope is, and whether similar notices have clustered in the same category or region in the last 90 days. Cluster patterns frequently precede a broader regulatory action — a single localized Health Canada recall is isolated; three of them within a quarter often indicate a supply-chain, infrastructure, or seasonal driver that will keep producing notices until something structural changes.
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What Happened
Health Canada has determined, after testing, that the Huonje HJ-18 Bullet Laser Scope is classified as a Class 3B handheld portable laser. Use of Class 3B handheld portable lasers presents an increased risk of permanent eye injury from the laser beam being directed into the eyes, even from short unintentional exposure.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves the Huonje HJ-18 Bullet Laser Scope. The laser can be used as a standalone handheld laser or mounted on a firearm and is marked with a label indicating it is a Class 3B laser. The company reported that 6 units were sold in Canada from 2025 to May 2026. The products were manufactured in China and sold by International Camouflage Ltd. of Vancouver, BC.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to the retailer for a refund. For more information, contact International Camouflage Ltd. by telephone at 1-877-315-2266 (9am to 6pm PT, Monday to Friday) or by email at sales@camouflage.ca. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or given away in Canada.
Why This Matters
The recall addresses the risk of permanent eye injury associated with Class 3B lasers.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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