CPSC recall · Reported September 9, 2014
Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.
Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong recalled The 1X and the Overdrive 1X control systems are both comprised of a light-weight control ….
Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong in September 9, 2014. Reason: The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of inju…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled control system and contact any Cabri…. Verify recall #14271 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong issued this CPSC recall-The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of inju….
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- September 9, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14271 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 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.
Reason for recall
The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14271 |
| Date reported | September 9, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 9, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 |
| 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 recalled control system and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free repair …
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- 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
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