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Product recall · CPSCAugust 27, 2015Serious
Tippmann Sports Paintball Markers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers and contact Tippman for a free repair kit or to arrange to ship the affected marker to Tippmann for repair at no cost. Tippman is contacting its customers directly.
Who to contact: Tippmann Sports Service Department at 800-533-4831 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tippman.com and click on the "Recall" icon at the top of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves rental versions of Tippmann model FT-12 .50 caliber and 0.68-inch caliber paintball markers. The markers are made of metal and are black. They have a round front grip and a rear grip with yellow inserts. With the barrel attached, the markers are about 20 inches long. The left side of the upper receiver has "Tippmann" molded into the front and a silver, metal name plate with "Rental" riveted to the center. Serial numbers on recalled markers are from 86941 to 108040. The serial number is etched onto the bottom rear of the marker just below the rear hinge.
Details
- Units affected
- About 6,500
- Recall date
- August 27, 2015
- Brand
- Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Tippmann has received reports of three incidents in which the trigger safety failed to perform properly. No injuries have been reported.
FT-12
This product is not sold through retail outlets. This product was sold from January 2015 to July 2015 directly to distributors and paintball fields as a rental marker for use by customers.
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: “Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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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