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Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury

Reported: August 10, 2016 Initiated: August 10, 2016 #16243

Product 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

Reason for Recall

The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.

Details

Units Affected
About 5,200
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Shocker-Paintball-Recalls-Paintball-Markers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Recalled by Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa.. Units affected: About 5,200.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 10, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16243.

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