CPSC2015-10-21
Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
Hazard
The chicken loop release system, which is used to depower the kite, can stick and fail to open, posing a risk of injury to the kiteboarder.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kiteboard control systems and contact Liquid Force for a free replacement chicken loop release mechanism. The firm is contacting all owners of the kiteboard control systems directly.
Sold at
Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
Affected count
About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
Consumer contact
Liquid Force at 800-820-7781 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.liquidforcekites.com and click "Technical Service Bulletin" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liquid-Force-Recalls-Response-Kiteboard-Control-SystemsDon't want to check this manually?
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