Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury
Impact / crash
The 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.
Incidents reported: Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC