The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06090·Announced 2006-02-15

Brass Eagle Paintball Markers Recalled for Ejecting CO2 Cartridges

Brass Eagle is recalling Blade Turbo paintball markers because CO2 cartridges can eject and hit users. Seven injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including an eye injury and lacerations, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Brass Eagle is recalling its Blade Turbo Markers and Paintball Breakout Players Kits because the carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges can be forcibly ejected out the back of the paintball marker. This defect can break the plastic screw-on cap, posing a serious risk of injury to the operator who may be hit by the cartridges or the cap. Overtightening the cap after the cartridges are pierced can also result in serious impact injury.

The firm has received reports of at least 73 incidents involving the recalled markers, including seven injuries. These injuries include an eye injury, facial bruises, and lacerations. The recalled Blade Turbo marker is bright blue with a black handgrip, and the "Blade Turbo" text is printed on the side. The Paintball Breakout Players Kit includes the marker, a black mask, and CO2 cartridges.

The products were sold at Wal-Mart, Kmart, and sporting goods retailers nationwide from January 2005 through January 2006 for about $20 to $25. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled markers and contact Brass Eagle to receive a free replacement screw-on cap, which is black instead of clear. For more information, consumers can contact Brass Eagle toll-free at (866) 363-8241, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.brasseagle.com.

The recalled product

Product
Brass Eagle Blade Turbo Markers and Paintball Breakout Players Kits
Manufacturer
Brass Eagle, of Bentonville, Ark.
Category
Consumer Product — Sports & Recreation
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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