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Feb. 17, 2006 -- About 243,000 paintball markers (sometimes called paintball "guns") are being recalled due to injury risk.
The marker is the Blade Turbo. The recall also covers the Paintball Breakout Players Kit, which includes the Blade Turbo. The U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission (CSPC) announced the recall in cooperation with the manufacturer, Brass Eagle of Bentonville, Ark.
"The carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges can be forcibly ejected out the back of the paintball marker and break the plastic screw-on cap," states a CPSC news release.
"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," the release continues.
According to the CPSC, Brass Eagle 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.
Product Descriptions
The recalled Blade Turbo paintball marker is bright blue with a black handgrip on the nozzle. Two carbon dioxide cartridges are inserted into the back of the marker covered by a clear plastic screw-on cap. The silver-colored carbon dioxide cartridges are about 3 inches long.
The Paintball Breakout Players Kit includes a Blade Turbo, black mask, and CO2 cartridges. "Blade Turbo" is printed on the side of the paintball marker. Paintball markers are sometimes referred to as paintball guns.
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.
What to Do
"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," the CPSC states.
For additional information, contact Brass Eagle at (866) 363-8241 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. You can also email Brass Eagle at recall@brasseagle.com, or visit the firm's web site at http://www.brasseagle.com.
SOURCE: News release, CPSC.