Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 16243 · Aug 10, 2016 · Shocker Paintball
5,200
units affected
5,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16243
- Date
- Aug 10, 2016
- Company
- Shocker Paintball
- Units affected
- 5,200
- Product
- Shocker RSX paintball markers/guns
- Product type
- Gas or Air or Spring-Operated Guns
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The Shocker RSX is an electropneumatic paintball marker which utilizes compressed air to fire .68 caliber gelatin encapsulated paintballs. The markers are 8.5 inches tall by 8 inches long (without the barrel). Markers included in this recall have a blue main chamber. The blue main chamber has three large rectangular cut-outs on the main body and a ring of seven small perpendicular holes in the neck of the chamber. All Shocker RSX markers are subject to this recall. HK Army Paintball markers included in the recall were sold in the following color combinations: Base Color Accent Color Main Chamber Black Red Blue Pewter Blue Blue Red Pewter Blue White Black Blue Black Gold Blue Purple Green Blue
What can happen
The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received eight reports of main chamber failures. In all cases the chamber assembly was ejected out the rear of the gun with force. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Paintball dealers and distributors nationwide and online at ShockerPaintball.com from May 2015 to August 2016 for between $800 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shocker rsx paintball markers/guns?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.
What is the hazard?
The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.