March 12, 2009
About 13,000 Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers are being recalled. 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.
Tippmann Sports has received three reports of the end cap assembly breaking, ejecting and hitting the operator. One minor injury has been reported.
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 paintball markets, made in the U.S., were sold by major sporting goods retailers, paintball dealers and online retailers nationwide from May 2008 through February 2009 for between $180 and $350.
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 or visit the firm's Web site at www.tippmann.com/recall.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
