Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: March 12, 2009 Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 13,000)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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 Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 13,000)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 09153