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InjurySeptember 9, 2014CPSC #14271

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury

Product
Sporting Goods
Units affected
1,700
Remedy
repair

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.

Hazard

The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.

Injuries

Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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

Photos

Cabrinha 1X control system without Recoil SliderCabrinha Overdrive 1X control system without Recoil SliderRecoilTM spring with/without slider installedCabrinha 1X control system identification mark (size 45cm shown)
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