Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury

The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.

Recall #: 09153
Affected scope: About 13,000

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Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind. recalled This recall involves Tippmann A-5® markers with serial numbers 0409301 to 0422200. The se….

Tippmann A-5 Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind. in March 12, 2009. Reason: The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of inj…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippma…. Verify recall #09153 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind. issued this CPSC recall-The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of inj….

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agency class: March 12, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09153 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves Tippmann A-5® markers with serial numbers 0409301 to 0422200. The serial number appears on the packaging accompanying each marker and is engraved on the left side of the marker near the front grip. Serial numbers ending in an "R" have already been repaired and are not included in the recall.

Reason for recall

The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09153
Date reported	March 12, 2009
Date initiated	March 12, 2009
Recalling firm	Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Affected scope	About 13,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled paintball markers immediately and contact Tippmann Sports for a free repair kit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 12, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09153.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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