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O'Brien Watersports Recalls Water Skis Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: March 14, 2019 Initiated: March 14, 2019 #19083

Product Description

This recall involves O'Brien Performer Pro Combo Skis. These skis have a binding mounted to a plastic plate that is then mounted on the ski top. The skis were equipped with O'Brien's X9 or Avid bindings, printed on the bindings, and an aluminum fin. O'Brien's Performer Combo Skis, which are equipped with a plastic fin and O'Brien's "X8" binding, are unaffected by this recall. Item Number Product Name 2111112 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/gold 2121100 Performer Pro Combo Skis in red/white/yellow 2141102 Performer Pro Combo Skis in blue/green 2161102 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow 2181104 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow

Reason for Recall

The skis can detach from the binding during a fall, allowing the ski to break, posing an injury hazard to the user

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Performer Pro Combo Skis and contact O'Brien Watersports for a store credit or a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,560 (in addition, about 700 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves O'Brien Performer Pro Combo Skis. These skis have a binding mounted to a plastic plate that is then mounted on the ski top. The skis were equipped with O'Brien's X9 or Avid bindings, printed on the bindings, and an aluminum fin. O'Brien's Performer Combo Skis, which are equipped with a plastic fin and O'Brien's "X8" binding, are unaffected by this recall. Item Number Product Name 2111112 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/gold 2121100 Performer Pro Combo Skis in red/white/yellow 2141102 Performer Pro Combo Skis in blue/green 2161102 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow 2181104 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow. Recalled by Playmaker Co. Ltd. of Taichung, Taiwan. Units affected: About 3,560 (in addition, about 700 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The skis can detach from the binding during a fall, allowing the ski to break, posing an injury hazard to the user
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Performer Pro Combo Skis and contact O'Brien Watersports for a store credit or a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 14, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19083.