Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1763.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1763.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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 or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1763.
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 support@cabrinhakites.com.
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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 Recall FAQ
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 is the subject of a consumer products recall: Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury. The notice was published on September 9, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,700 units are potentially affected.