Recalls / 2006-02-15

Paintball Markers Recalled for Ejecting CO2 Cartridges, Hits Users

06090 · Recalled 2006-02-15 · CPSC page

Description

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 three 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.

Hazards

The carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges can be forcibly ejected out the back of the paintball marker and break the plastic screw-on cap. 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.

Reported injuries

The firm 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.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Brass Eagle Blade Turbo Markers and Paintball Breakout Players Kits

Parties

Manufacturer: Brass Eagle
Made in: China
Sold at: The Blade Turbo™ was sold at Wal-Mart, Kmart, sporting goods retailers nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Brass Eagle toll-free at (866) 363-8241 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail Brass Eagle at recall@brasseagle.com, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.brasseagle.com

Source: CPSC recall 06090. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.