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Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration HazardsDate: 7/3/2008
Reason: The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters Units: About 2,000 Manufacturer: RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif. Hazard: The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst. 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. Sold at: Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter. Consumer Contact: For additional information, 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 Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/11/2008 Reason: UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES STEERING STEM ARM ABRASION WITH A FUEL VENT HOSE MAY CAUSE FUEL AND OR VAPOR LEAKAGE - POSSIBLE FIRE OR EXPLOSION IF IGNITION SOURCE PRESENT. Distribution: NATIONWIDE Date: 9/11/2008 Reason: ONE OR MORE BOLTS MAY HAVE FALLEN INTO THE AIR BOX NEAR THE THROTTLE BODIES SUCH THAT ONE OF THESE BOLTS COULD LODGE IN THE THROTTLE BODY AREA AND INTERFERE WITH THROTTLE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITH POTENTIAL OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Distribution: NATIONWIDE. Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The metal clasp connecting the leash to a dog’s collar can bend or break while in use, causing the leash to recoil back unexpectedly. This poses a serious risk of injury to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The chain brake can fail to stop the chain on its first application, posing a risk of laceration to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: The gas grills can be assembled improperly exposing the gas burner hoses to excessive heat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: The rechargeable battery inside the helicopter can overheat. This can result in the helicopter’s body melting, as well as a risk of fire or burns to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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