Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 09153 · Mar 12, 2009 · Tippmann Sports LLC
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09153
- Date
- Mar 12, 2009
- Company
- Tippmann Sports LLC
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers
- Product type
- Paintball Equipment & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Tippmann A-5® markers with serial numbers 0409301 to 0422200. The serial number appears on the packaging accompanying each marker and is engraved on the left side of the marker near the front grip. Serial numbers ending in an "R" have already been repaired and are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has been reported.
- Sold at
- Major sporting goods retailers, paintball dealers and online retailers nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for between $180 and $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tippmann® a-5® paintball markers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.
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.