Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due
Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
Why was Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit. Contact: For further information, call Tippmann Sports toll-free at (866) 841-3029 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send e-mail to [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.tippmann.com/recall
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
- Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers
- Company
- Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Quantity
- About 13,000
- Sold at
- Major sporting goods retailers, paintball dealers and online retailers nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for between $180 and $350.
- Recall date
- March 12, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.