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Archived - Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous, Specialized Products, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001709
Affected products
Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters
Product 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.
Hazard identified
The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
No incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 270 units of the recalled product was sold in Canada.
Time period sold
Sold online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through to April 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.)
San Jose
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter.
Consumers may contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
For additional information, consumers may 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.