Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 14-271 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 9, 2014
- Brand
- Cabrinha
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems
- Hazard
- Risk of Injury
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 1,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 9, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems · About 1,700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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; Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong; Adventure Sports Inc dba Pryde Group Americas of Miami.
Injuries or incidents reported
Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
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.
Recall history and context
Cabrinha appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cabrinha recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems (About 1,700 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
More recalls from Cabrinha
- Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems
May 17, 2017 · Cabrinha · Other consumer productsThe component subject to recall is the stainless steel POWER BRACKET SEAT (PBS) and the lower front line that connects with the landing line on the Overdrive 1X Recoil…
- Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems
September 9, 2015 · Cabrinha · Other consumer productsThis recall involves three TrimLite Cleat™ trim control systems for Cabrinha kiteboards, including the Overdrive 1X with TrimLite, the standard 1X with TrimLite and the…
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