Performer Pro Combo water skis
CPSC Recall #19-083 — March 14, 2019
Product
Performer Pro Combo water skis
Description
This recall involves O’Brien Performer Pro Combo Skis. These skis have a binding mounted to a plastic plate that is then mounted on the ski top. The skis were equipped with O’Brien’s X9 or Avid bindings, printed on the bindings, and an aluminum fin. O’Brien’s Performer Combo Skis, which are equipped with a plastic fin and O’Brien’s “X8” binding, are unaffected by this recall. Item NumberProduct Name2111112Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/gold2121100Performer Pro Combo Skis in red/white/yellow2141102Performer Pro Combo Skis in blue/green2161102Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow2181104Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow
Hazard
The skis can detach from the binding during a fall, allowing the ski to break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents / Injuries
O’Brien Watersports has received three reports of leg injuries from skis breaking or bindings pulling off the ski during falls while slalom skiing.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Performer Pro Combo Skis and contact O’Brien Watersports for a store credit or a full refund.
Units Affected
About 3,560 (in addition, about 700 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Overton’s and other watersports and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2011 to April 2018 for about $300.
Manufacturer
Playmaker Co. Ltd. of Taichung, Taiwan, and CHN Mawei, Fuzhou Playmaker Co. Ltd. of Fujian, China
Importer
O’Brien Watersports Inc., of Snoqualmie, Wash.
Manufactured In
Taiwan and China