KEE Action Sports Paintball Marker

DATE: January 27, 2011

CATEGORY: Sporting Goods

COMPANY/BRAND: KEE Action Sports LLC

THE DANGER: When users attempt to pierce the CO2 cartridge by closing the lever to the cartridge chamber, the cartridge can fly out of the marker, injuring the consumer.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves about 1,400 paintball markers/guns. The marker is made of aluminum and resembles a pistol. It is black with model number BT SA-17 printed on both sides. It uses a horizontally-fed magazine and requires a 12g CO2 cartridge.

SOLD AT: Paintball fields/arenas, stores, and retailers from May 2010 through August 2010 for about $130.

WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return to KEE Action Sports or retailer where the paintball marker/gun was purchased for free repair. KEE Action Sports can also be contacted for the repair parts and installation instructions toll-free 800-220-3222 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit paintballsolutions.com