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Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Recalled July 2, 2008 · CPSC recall 08320 · Paintball
Hazard
The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
Units
About 2,000
Incidents / injuries
RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
Contact
For additional information, contact RAP4 at (800) 404-9029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturdays, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rap4.com
Product
Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters
Manufacturer(s)
RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif.
Retailers
Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →