Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
CPSC Recall #16-703 — October 21, 2015
Product
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
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.
Units Affected
About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
Importer
Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
Manufactured In
China