CPSC2015-09-09
Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury; Trim Line Can Break
Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Miami, Fla.
Hazard
The point of connection between the kiteboard's trim line and the depower mainline can break, and cause a loss of control, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kiteboard control systems and return them to the place of purchase to have a free replacement part installed.
Sold at
Watersports stores nationwide from July 2015 through August 2015 for between $430 and $530 for the control systems.
Affected count
About 750
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of the kiteboard trim lines breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Cabrinha Kiteboard control systems
Consumer contact
Cabrinha Kites collect at 808-893-0286 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. HST Monday through Friday, or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Cabrinha-Recalls-Kiteboard-Control-SystemsDon't want to check this manually?
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