Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2014-09-09). Hazards: crash, injury. Models: KS51XCSFX, KS5CSSDODO. About 1,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14271 |
| Published | 2014-09-09 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-09 |
| Product category | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Products | Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems |
| Firm named in the title | Cabrinha |
| Firms | Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong (manufacturer); Adventure Sports Inc dba Pryde Group Americas of Miami (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,700 |
| Model numbers | KS51XCSFX, KS5CSSDODO |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Sea & Sky Sports, Scratch Kiteboarding, Watersports West, Wind Over Water and Wind Stalkers Kite Boarding and other specialty watersports stores and websites worldwide in August 2014 for about $570 |
Description
The 1X and the Overdrive 1X control systems are both comprised of a light-weight control bar to control and depower the kite, a set of flying lines and a harness loop/quick release (QR) mechanism. Both products have an orange and black EVA grip and a new QuickLoop™ harness loop/QR. The Recoil™ spring mounted along the depower mainline is used to maintain the position of the trim adjusters. The 1X control system (model number KS51XCSFX) is a fixed length and is available in two sizes: 45 cm and 55 cm. The Overdrive 1X (model number KS5CSSDODO) is adjustable between two bar lengths and comes in sizes: 48-56 cm and 57-62 cm. Model numbers are located on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line restrainers at the end of the bars.
Hazard
The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled control system and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free repair part. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html.
Incidents and injuries
Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported.
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