Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled March 12, 2009 · CPSC recall 09153 · Tippmann

Location of Serial Number on Recalled Paintball Marker

Recalled Paintball Marker End Cap Assembly

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.

Units

About 13,000

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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers

Manufacturer(s)

Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Retailers

Major sporting goods retailers, paintball dealers and online retailers nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for between $180 and $350.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →