CPSC2014-09-09
Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
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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.
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
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cabrinha-Recalls-Kiteboarding-Control-SystemDon't want to check this manually?
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