CPSC2022-07-28
Adventure Sports Recalls Ceramic Pulleys for Cabrinha Switchblade and Drifter Kite Sailing Kites Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Adventure Sports Inc., of Dorel, Fla.
Hazard
The ceramic pulleys used in the recalled Switchblade and Drifter kiteboarding kites can cause the bridle line connection to break, which reduces performance in steering and control of the kite, causing the kiteboarder to lose control of the kite, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites and contact the place where purchased, an authorized dealer or Adventure Sports for a free replacement kit with installation instructions for the kites. Consumers will receive a replacement kit to make the repair, or can request vendor assistance to replace the pulley. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly regarding the recall.
Sold at
Kite Surfing stores including Kiteboarding Saint Petersburg and Best Pro Kiteboarding in Florida, Adventure Sports USA and online at https://www.cabrinha.com and other websites from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $15 (individual pulley), plus bridle line at $11. The kites with the ceramic pulleys sold for between $1,250 and $2,000.
Affected count
About 1,950
Injuries reported
The firm has received 30 reports of the ceramic pulley fraying the bridle line. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Ceramic Pulley for Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites
Consumer contact
Adventure Sports Inc. at 800-399-5734 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinha.com and click on Support and then Recalls or https://www.cabrinha.com/pages/recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Adventure-Sports-Recalls-Ceramic-Pulleys-for-Cabrinha-Switchblade-and-Drifter-Kite-Sailing-Kites-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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