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CPSC recall · Reported August 10, 2016

Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury

The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.

Recall #
16243
Affected scope
About 5,200
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Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa. recalled This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The….

Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa. in August 10, 2016. Reason: The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the b…. Verify recall #16243 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury ….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16243 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The Shocker RSX is an electropneumatic paintball marker which utilizes compressed air to fire .68 caliber gelatin encapsulated paintballs. The markers are 8.5 inches tall by 8 inches long (without the barrel). Markers included in this recall have a blue main chamber. The blue main chamber has three large rectangular cut-outs on the main body and a ring of seven small perpendicular holes in the neck of the chamber. All Shocker RSX markers are subject to this recall. HK Army Paintball markers included in the recall were sold in the following color combinations: Base Color Accent Color Main Chamber Black Red Blue Pewter Blue Blue Red Pewter Blue White Black Blue Black Gold Blue Purple Green Blue

Reason for recall

The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.

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 16243
Date reported August 10, 2016
Date initiated August 10, 2016
Recalling firm Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa.
Affected scope About 5,200
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 immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shock…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The Shocker RSX is an electropneumatic paintball marker which utilizes compressed air to fire .68 caliber gelatin encapsulated paintballs. The markers are 8.5 inches tall by 8 inches long (without the barrel). Markers included in this recall have a blue main chamber. The blue main chamber has three large rectangular cut-outs on the main body and a ring of seven small perpendicular holes in the neck of the chamber. All Shocker RSX markers are subject to this recall. HK Army Paintball markers included in the recall were sold in the following color combinations: Base Color Accent Color Main Chamber Black Red Blue Pewter Blue Blue Red Pewter Blue White Black Blue Black Gold Blue Purple Green Blue. Recalled by Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa.. Units affected: About 5,200.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 10, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16243.
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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