Tippmann Sports · Recalled
Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
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.
- Units
- About 13,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $180–$350
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Major sporting goods retailers, paintball dealers and online retailers nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for between $180 and $350.
- Product type
- Paintball Equipment & Accessories
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Incident log
Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 12 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
