Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

危险说明 Hazard

• Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

This recall involves rental versions of Tippmann model FT-12 .50 caliber and 0.68-inch caliber paintball markers. The markers are made of metal and are black. They have a round front grip and a rear grip with yellow inserts. With the barrel attached, the markers are about 20 inches long. The left side of the upper receiver has "Tippmann" molded into the front and a silver, metal name plate with "Rental" riveted to the center. Serial numbers on recalled markers are from 86941 to 108040. The serial number is etched onto the bottom rear of the marker just below the rear hinge.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Tippmann has received reports of three incidents in which the trigger safety failed to perform properly. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers and contact Tippman for a free repair kit or to arrange to ship the affected marker to Tippmann for repair at no cost. Tippman is contacting its customers directly.

Options：Repair

消费者联系信息

Tippmann Sports Service Department at 800-533-4831 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tippman.com and click on the "Recall" icon at the top of the page for more information.