Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 14271 · Sep 9, 2014 · Cabrinha
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14271
- Date
- Sep 9, 2014
- Company
- Cabrinha
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The 1X and the Overdrive 1X control systems are both comprised of a light-weight control bar to control and depower the kite, a set of flying lines and a harness loop/quick release (QR) mechanism. Both products have an orange and black EVA grip and a new QuickLoop™ harness loop/QR. The Recoil™ spring mounted along the depower mainline is used to maintain the position of the trim adjusters. The 1X control system (model number KS51XCSFX) is a fixed length and is available in two sizes: 45 cm and 55 cm. The Overdrive 1X (model number KS5CSSDODO) is adjustable between two bar lengths and comes in sizes: 48-56 cm and 57-62 cm. Model numbers are located on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line restrainers at the end of the bars.
What can happen
The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported.
- 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
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cabrinha kiteboarding 1x and overdrive 1x control systems?
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.
What is the hazard?
The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a 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.