News from CPSC: Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury

 

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1. Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cabrinha-Recalls-Kiteboarding-Control-System/

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Recall Date: September 11, 2014

Recall Number: 14-271

                                               

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury         

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems

 

Hazard: The RecoilTM spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumer Contact: Pryde Group Americas (PGA); collect call at (305) 591-3922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert under Support at the top of the page for more information. Consumer can also send an email to support@cabrinhakites.com.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,700

 

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 QuickLoopTM harness loop/QR. The RecoilTM 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.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported.

 

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.

 

Sold at: 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

 

Manufacturer: Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong

 

Importer: Adventure Sports Inc dba Pryde Group Americas of Miami

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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