Cabrinha Kiteboarding Recalls H2 Binding Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 14074 · Dec 30, 2013 · Cabrinha Kiteboarding
57
units affected
57
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14074
- Date
- Dec 30, 2013
- Company
- Cabrinha Kiteboarding
- Units affected
- 57
- Product
- Cabrinha H2 Hydra Series Binding
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the standard size H2 Hydra Series Binding. The binding mounts on the twintip style kiteboards and is used to connect the rider by his feet to the board. The H2 binding is blue and black and has dual adjusting straps with 'Cabrinha' and 'H2' on the footstrap. The product was manufactured in June and July 2013. The H2 binding comes in two sizes: standard and small. The product code is KB4H2BDSL which is found on the retail packaging.
What can happen
The binding can detach from its base while riding and lead to loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled binding and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free replacement binding. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty watersports stores worldwide from August 2013 through December 2013 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cabrinha h2 hydra series binding?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled binding and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free replacement binding. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html
What is the hazard?
The binding can detach from its base while riding and lead to loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.