Shocker RSX paintball markers/guns recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 10, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury

Recall number

16243

Sold / distributed

Paintball dealers and distributors nationwide and online at ShockerPaintball.com from May 2015 to August 2016 for between $800 and $1,000.

Why it was recalled

The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.

What was recalled

This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The Shocker RSX is an electropneumatic paintball marker which utilizes compressed air to fire .68 caliber gelatin encapsulated paintballs. The markers are 8.5 inches tall by 8 inches long (without the barrel). Markers included in this recall have a blue main chamber. The blue main chamber has three large rectangular cut-outs on the main body and a ring of seven small perpendicular holes in the neck of the chamber. All Shocker RSX markers are subject to this recall. HK Army Paintball markers included in the recall were sold in the following color combinations: Base Color Accent Color Main Chamber Black Red Blue Pewter Blue Blue Red Pewter Blue White Black Blue Black Gold Blue Purple Green Blue

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.