Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 08320 · announced July 2, 2008 · Rap4 (real Action Paintball Inc.) · 2,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
Sold at: Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.