CPSC2006-02-15
Paintball Markers Recalled for Ejecting CO2 Cartridges, Hits Users
Brass Eagle, of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
The carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges can be forcibly ejected out the back of the paintball marker and break the plastic screw-on cap. This poses a serious risk of injury to the paintball marker's operator, who can be hit forcefully by the CO2 cartridges or the plastic screw-on cap. Overtightening the screw-on cap after the cartridges are pierced can result in a serious impact injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Blade Turbo™ paintball marker and contact Brass Eagle to receive a free replacement screw-on cap, which is black, instead of clear.
Sold at
The Blade Turbo™ was sold at Wal-Mart, Kmart and sporting goods retailers nationwide from January 2005 through January 2006 for about $20. The Paintball Breakout Players Kit™ was sold at Wal-Mart from October 2005 through January 2006 for about $25.
Injuries reported
The firm has received reports of at least 73 incidents involving the recalled paintball markers. Seven injuries have been reported, including an eye injury, facial bruises, and lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Brass Eagle Blade Turbo Markers and Paintball Breakout Players Kits
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Brass Eagle toll-free at (866) 363-8241 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail Brass Eagle at recall@brasseagle.com, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.brasseagle.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Paintball-Markers-Recalled-for-Ejecting-CO2-Cartridges-Hits-UsersDon't want to check this manually?
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