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Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes Withdrawn from Market after Reports of Deaths and Injuries

Reported: July 13, 2006 Initiated: July 13, 2006 #06210

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.". Units affected: About 19,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 13, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06210.