CPSC recall 08-320, announced July 2, 2008, covers Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters (about 2,000 units). The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter. Recall contact: call (800) 404-9029, or go to www.rap4.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"RAP4" and the "SN" (serial number) are printed on the adapters.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.)
- Manufacturer
- RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif.
- Recall number
- 08-320
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40.
Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters
CPSC product type: Paintball Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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