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Product recall · CPSCJuly 2, 2008Serious
Paintball Gun Adapters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,000
- Recall date
- July 2, 2008
- Brand
- RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif.
- What has been reported
- RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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