Sig Sauer Recalls Romeo5 Red Dot Sights Over Battery Ingestion Hazards

Recalled optics violate federal safety standards, exposing children to the risk of swallowing hazardous button batteries, a danger responsible for over 70,000 emergency room visits since 2010.

Federal safety officials are instructing consumers to immediately stop using Sig Sauer Romeo5 red dot firearm sights, warning that the button cell batteries included with the product do not comply with federal safety regulations and pose an ingestion hazard for children.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Sig Sauer Romeo5 Red Dot Sight recall on January 8, citing violations of Reese’s Law, due to the use of non-child-resistant button cell battery packaging and the absence of required safety warnings.

Swallowing button cell batteries is highly dangerous, especially for young children, as they can become lodged in the body and cause severe internal burns within hours. These injuries can result in permanent damage or even death if not treated immediately.

Due to these dangers, federal safety laws like Reese’s Law have been enacted to ensure button cell batteries are packaged securely to prevent accidental ingestion.

The recall impacts about 230,000 Sig Sauer Romeo5 Red Dot Sights with model numbers SOR52001 and 7400579, which are also part of the model SORJ53101.

The products are black in color, packaged with a CR2032 button cell battery, and labeled with the Sig Sauer logo and the word “Romeo5” on one side. The recalled sights contain the letter ‘K’ or ‘M’ as the last digit of the serial number, which is printed on the bottom.

The sights were manufactured in China and imported to Sig Sauer Inc., where they were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Academy Sports, Scheels and other firearm stores nationwide, and online at Sigsauer.com, Amazon.com, Opticsplanet.com, EuroOptic.com, Palmettostatearmory.com, Midwayusa.com, Chattanoogashooting.com, Gritrsports.com, Bereli.com, Battlehawkarmory.com and other online optics sites from February 2023 through December 2024 for between $130 and $200.

The CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the recalled sights and to contact Sig Sauer for instructions on how to submit a picture of the serial number to receive a free recall kit, which includes a new cap with the required labeling and an updated instruction manual.

Button Battery Ingestion Hazard Regulations

The risk of children ingesting button batteries has been a longstanding concern, with numerous injuries and fatalities prompting increased regulatory attention.

Since 2010, over 70 children in the U.S. have died after swallowing button or coin batteries, and many more have suffered life-threatening injuries requiring emergency medical intervention.

In response to this ongoing danger, federal product safety officials have intensified efforts to prevent these incidents. In August 2024, they proposed new safety standards for children’s toys and other consumer products to ensure that small batteries are not only harder to access but also accompanied by clearer, more prominent warnings.

These measures are intended to address gaps in existing regulations, which have often failed to prevent tragic accidents.