CPSC recall · Reported July 13, 2006
Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes Withdrawn from Market after Reports of Deaths and Injuries
A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. That could result in serious injuries.
The CPSC recalled The Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tube is a 10-foot-wide, circular, yellow inflatable watercraft ….
Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes Withdrawn from Market after Reports of Deaths and Injuries was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 13, 2006. Reason: A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. That could …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the kite tubes and discard them. The firm is no l…. Verify recall #06210 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. That could ….
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- agency class
- July 13, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06210 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tube is a 10-foot-wide, circular, yellow inflatable watercraft designed to be towed behind a power boat. A rider in the tube becomes airborne by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. Model 53-5000 is printed on the tube near the product valve. The floor of the tube has black caution warning stripes. The cover for the product bears a skull and crossbones and the statement "Never Kite higher than you are willing to fall."
Reason for recall
A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. That could result in serious injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the kite tubes and discard them. The firm is no longer in business. Remedy and contact information are no longer available.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06210 |
| Date reported | July 13, 2006 |
| Date initiated | July 13, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 19,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the kite tubes and discard them. The firm is no longer in business. Remedy and contact in…
- Check the recall number (06210) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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