Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.

Recall #: 15750
Affected scope: About 6,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves rental versions of Tippmann model FT-12 .50 caliber and 0.68-inch ca….

Tippmann Sports Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 27, 2015. Reason: Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers and contact Tippma…. Verify recall #15750 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard..

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agency class: August 27, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15750 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 rental versions of Tippmann model FT-12 .50 caliber and 0.68-inch caliber paintball markers. The markers are made of metal and are black. They have a round front grip and a rear grip with yellow inserts. With the barrel attached, the markers are about 20 inches long. The left side of the upper receiver has "Tippmann" molded into the front and a silver, metal name plate with "Rental" riveted to the center. Serial numbers on recalled markers are from 86941 to 108040. The serial number is etched onto the bottom rear of the marker just below the rear hinge.

Reason for recall

Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers and contact Tippman for a free repair kit or to arrange to ship the affected marker to Tippmann for repair at no cost. Tippman is contacting its customers directly.

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	15750
Date reported	August 27, 2015
Date initiated	August 27, 2015
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 6,500
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

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Trigger safety can fail and allow paintballs to fire unexpectedly, posing an impact hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 27, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 15750.

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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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