Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Released: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 by CPSC

Jul

2

2008
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters. The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.

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Recall Details

Product

Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters

Description

The remote line adapter is used to connect a paintball gun to a pressurized CO2 tank. The adapter is a black cylinder and is attached to a black remote line cord. “RAP4” and the “SN” (serial number) are printed on the adapters.

Hazards

The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.

Incidents

RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.


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