CPSCJuly 2, 2008

Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact

Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Why was Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact recalled?

The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter. Contact: For additional information, contact RAP4 at (800) 404-9029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturdays, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rap4.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters
Company
RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif.
Quantity
About 2,000
Sold at
Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40.
Recall date
July 2, 2008
Incidents / injuries
RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The remote line adapter is used to connect a paintball gun to a pressurized CO2 tank. The adapter is a black cylinder and is attached to a black remote line cord. "RAP4" and the "SN" (serial number) are printed on the adapters.

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