Xploder toy guns with projectiles
3 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 1, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 3reports to CPSC
- Mar 1, 2013the latest report was made
- Nov 21, 2012the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Xploder
- Maker
- The Maya Group IncMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Toy guns with projectilesCPSC’s product type: Toy Guns With Projectiles (code 1399), in Toys & Children: Toys
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“Xploderz” and “Xploderz X2 Retaliator 2000”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March 2013 | 1 |
| January 2013 | 1 |
| November 2012 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Emergency room 2 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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First aid Made Mar 1, 2013, sent to the company Mar 14, 2013, published by CPSC Mar 28, 2013
The product, in the report: More ammo and more distance, Xploderz® creates ammo strong enough to shoot huge distances, yet soft enough to disintegrate on impact. •Manufacturer’s Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up •Features: Pump Handle, Simple loading mechanism, Quick-draw Refill •Maximum Firing Distance: 100.0 •Includes: Toy Ammunition •Material: Plastic •Dimensions: 24.0 “ L •Care and Cleaning: Wipe Clean With a Damp Cloth
I purchased X2 Retaliator 2000 for my 11 year old son. My son sustained a welt on his skin after the toy was accidentally fired at him.
The safety information in the product package and on the company website indicates the following:
Can the Ammo hurt or injure someone? •No. The ammo might sting but it will not cause injuries. Still, you should not fire your weapon at someone’s face or eyes. If it hits a hard surface it will normally break apart on impact, breaking down into a soft gel.
In my opinion this is an “injury” and not something that “might sting”. It more than stung my son when he was hit with the ammo. The welt was left after the ammo hit him through his shirt, pants, and underwear.
- Model
- X2 Retaliator 2000
- UPC
- 087110227
- Bought from
- Target
- Bought
- Feb 26, 2013
- Where
- South Windsor, Connecticut: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 11, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Xploderz X2 Retaliator 2000, made or sold by The Maya Group Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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Emergency room Made Jan 24, 2013, sent to the company Feb 5, 2013, published by CPSC Feb 20, 2013
The product, in the report: Xploderz X2 Invader 700 Blaster Gun Product Description Xploderz X2, the next generation Xploderz blasters has arrived! The X2 Invader 700 features a futuristic design and a shooting distance of up to 85 feet. Additionally, the X2 Invader 700 contains a new auto-loading feature so you can quickly load and fire with one stroke - up to 75 rounds per minute. Xploderz patented ammo system allows you to grow your own ammo for unlimited play. The ammo is soft impact, providing a paintball like experience with no risk of injury. Includes 1 X2 Invader 700 1 Xploderz ammo clip with 75 ready-to-fire hydrated rounds 775 total rounds included Compatible with both Xploderz and Night Fighterz ammo X2 - The next generation Xploderz blasters
This was a Christmas gift. My 11 year old put this together and before I knew it he was outside shooting my 8 year old. My worst fear happened and one of the shots landed in the eye of my 8 year old from a distance of maybe 15 feet. We went to the emergency room and he had a small hyphema (bleeding) in his eye. He was put on bed rest for a week to prevent rebleeding. Now two weeks later, his vision is only 20/40 and the doctor said this could be permanent and uncorrectable. On the bright side, the Doctor could find no visible damage and said the retina / optic nerve / cornea all looked perfectly fine. The doctors said this could improve on it’s own and I pray constantly that’s going to be the case.
For you parents out there, please use eye protection. I give this warning in hopes of saving other kids because you do not want to go through what I’ve experienced that last few weeks. Ignore the disclaimer on the box that says “no risk of injury” and even though the kids on the box are not wearing eye protection, please train and insist your kids always wear eye protection.
- Model
- X2
- Where
- Marietta, Georgia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 8, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Xploderz, made or sold by The Maya Group Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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Emergency room Made Nov 21, 2012, sent to the company Dec 13, 2012, published by CPSC Dec 31, 2012
The product, in the report: Xploderz Invasion 700- toy gun shooting gel amo that explodes at impact
My son was accidently shot in the eye with the Xploderz toy gun gel pack. We immediately took him to the Urgent Care Center where the doctor examined him. The eye had an abrasion, swelling, bleeding, and the cornea appeared to be detached. HE also was blind in that eye. The doctor sent us to Arkanasas Children’s Hospital emergency room where an Opthomologist was called in. My son had to undergo many tests including CT scan and ultrasounds. The Opthomogist confirmed there was bleeding, swelling and an abrasion on the eye. Thankfully, the Cornea was attached. He has regained partial vision in the eye so far. He will have to spend Thanksgiving break bedridden with three eye drops applied to his eye every two hours. We had to return to the hospital today, and will have to follow up numerous times to insure the eye is healing and for the doctor to monitor the vision.
The Xploderz toy guns are advertized as being completely safe, and they are a hot toy item for this Christmas. I am very concerned that the product will cause serious damage to another child and would like an immediate recall of the product. My son could permantly loose his vision among other things!!!
- Model
- Xploder invader 700
- UPC
- I don’t know
- Serial number
- 46000006121259E
- Bought from
- Toy’r R Us
- Bought
- Aug 3, 2012
- Where
- Arkansas: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 8, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Xploder, made or sold by The Maya Group Inc
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
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