Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall 16703 · Oct 21, 2015 · Liquid Force
2,050
units affected
2,050
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16703
- Date
- Oct 21, 2015
- Company
- Liquid Force
- Units affected
- 2,050
- Product
- Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
- Product type
- Pools and Water Sports
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Liquid Force Response kiteboard control systems from model year 2015. The control systems are comprised of a light-weight control bar to control and depower the kite, a set of flying lines and a harness loop (chicken loop)/quick release mechanism. Recalled units have a solid orange release hood and the words "RESPONSE RELEASE SYSTEM" are printed on the black loop. The release hood on replacement systems is orange and black or yellow and black.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled liquid force response kiteboard control systems?
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.
What is the 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.
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.