Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-08-10 · 16243
Hazards
The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.
Recall
Number
16243
Date
2016-08-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Shocker RSX paintball markers/guns
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Paintball dealers and distributors nationwide and online at ShockerPaintball.com from May 2015 to August 2016 for between $800 and $1,000.
Importer(s)
Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa.
Distributor(s)
Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The Shocker RSX is an electropneumatic paintball marker which utilizes compressed air to fire .68 caliber gelatin encapsulated paintballs. The markers are 8.5 inches tall by 8 inches long (without the barrel). Markers included in this recall have a blue main chamber. The blue main chamber has three large rectangular cut-outs on the main body and a ring of seven small perpendicular holes in the neck of the chamber. All Shocker RSX markers are subject to this recall. HK Army Paintball markers included in the recall were sold in the following color combinations: Base Color Accent Color Main Chamber Black Red Blue Pewter Blue Blue Red Pewter Blue White Black Blue Black Gold Blue Purple Green Blue