Tippmann Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Trigger Safety Failure

Plain-English summary

Tippmann Sports LLC is recalling approximately 6,500 rental versions of the Tippmann model FT-12 .50 caliber and 0.68-inch caliber paintball markers. The markers are made of metal, are black, and feature a round front grip and a rear grip with yellow inserts. 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 the recalled markers range from 86941 to 108040, located on the bottom rear of the marker just below the rear hinge.

The recall is being issued because the trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard. Tippmann has received reports of three incidents in which the trigger safety failed to perform properly, but no injuries have been reported.

These markers were sold from January 2015 to July 2015 directly to distributors and paintball fields as rental markers for use by customers. They were not sold through retail outlets. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers and contact Tippmann for a free repair kit or to arrange to ship the affected marker to Tippmann for repair at no cost. Tippmann is also contacting its customers directly.

The recalled product

Product

Paintball Markers (Guns)

Manufacturer

Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Category

Consumer Product — Sports Equipment

Hazard

• impact-hazard
• trigger-safety-failure

Affected units

6,500

Distribution

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