Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Paintball Markers (Guns) |
| Units | About 6,500 |
| Hazards | Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard. |
| Remedies | 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. |
Details
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.
Consumer 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.
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