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Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury
Recalled August 10, 2016 · CPSC recall 16243 · Shocker Paintball
Description
This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The Shocker RSX is an electropneumatic paintball marker which utilizes compressed air to fire .68 caliber gelatin encapsulated paintballs. The markers are 8.5 inches tall by 8 inches long (without the barrel). Markers included in this recall have a blue main chamber. The blue main chamber has three large rectangular cut-outs on the main body and a ring of seven small perpendicular holes in the neck of the chamber. All Shocker RSX markers are subject to this recall. HK Army Paintball markers included in the recall were sold in the following color combinations: Base Color Accent Color Main Chamber Black Red Blue Pewter Blue Blue Red Pewter Blue White Black Blue Black Gold Blue Purple Green Blue
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.
Contact
Shocker Paintball toll-free at 866-253-2338 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http.Recall.ShockerPaintball.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.shockerpaintball.com and click on "Important Recall" link directly below the menu bar for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →