Recalls

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2014.  

Recall date: September 09, 2014

Recall number: 14-271

  • Cabrinha 1X control system without Recoil Slider
    Cabrinha 1X control system without Recoil Slider

Recall Summary

Name of product: Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems

Hazard:  The RecoilTM spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.

Remedy:  View Details

Repair

Consumer Contact:  Pryde Group Americas (PGA); collect call at (305) 591-3922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert under Support at the top of the page for more information. Consumer can also send an email to [email protected].

Recall Details

Units:  About 1,700

Description:  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 QuickLoopTM harness loop/QR. The RecoilTM 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.

Incidents/Injuries:  Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy:  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.

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

Manufacturer:  Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong

Importer:  Adventure Sports Inc dba Pryde Group Americas of Miami

Manufactured in:  China

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