Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-703 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 21, 2015
- Brand
- Liquid Force
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
- Hazard
- Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 21, 2015
What was recalled
This recall involves Liquid Force Response kiteboard control systems from model year 2015. The control systems are comprised of a light-weight control bar to control and depower the kite, a set of flying lines and a harness loop (chicken loop)/quick release mechanism. Recalled units have a solid orange release hood and the words "RESPONSE RELEASE SYSTEM" are printed on the black loop. The release hood on replacement systems is orange and black or yellow and black.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems · About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.; Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif..
Consumer contact
Liquid Force at 800-820-7781 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.liquidforcekites.com and click "Technical Service Bulletin" for more information.
Recall history and context
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?
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems (About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Liquid Force Response kiteboard control systems from model year 2015.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kiteboard control systems and contact Liquid Force for a free replacement chicken loop release mechanism. The firm is contacting all owners of the kiteboard control systems directly.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 21, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.