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Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

Reported: October 21, 2015 Initiated: October 21, 2015 #16703

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The chicken loop release system, which is used to depower the kite, can stick and fail to open, posing a risk of injury to the kiteboarder.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liquid-Force-Recalls-Response-Kiteboard-Control-Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Units affected: About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chicken loop release system, which is used to depower the kite, can stick and fail to open, posing a risk of injury to the kiteboarder.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16703.

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