July 2, 2008

Paintball Gun Adapters 

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.

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.

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 http://rap4.com/paintball/news/news_article.php?news_id=207