Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
USTippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
Recalling Firm: Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Tippmann-A-5-Paintball-Markers-Recalled-for-Repair-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5d25f420f34443d6a2820ee763f3af3b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Location of Serial Number on Recalled Paintball Marker |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ea22277069bc466784109391e0e61064.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Paintball Marker End Cap Assembly |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has been reported. |
| Products › Name | Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers |
| Products › Type | Paintball Equipment & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2059 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 5159 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Major sporting goods retailers, paintball dealers and online retailers nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for between $180 and $350. |
| Recall Date | 2009-03-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09153 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind. |
| Consumer 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 recall@tippmann.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tippmann.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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