Paintball Markers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

August 27, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

15750

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.

What was recalled

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.

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.