RAP4 Real Action Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters

Description: Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2008 Release #08-320 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 404-9029 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters Units: About 2,000 Manufacturer: RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif. Hazard: The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst. Description: 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. Sold at: Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40. Manufactured in: USA Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]