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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2015-10-21

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

Is my product affected?

Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems

  • Brand Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Liquid Force is recalling Response kiteboard control systems from model year 2015 because the chicken loop release system, which is used to depower the kite, can stick and fail to open, creating a risk of injury to users. The recalled control systems are comprised of a light-weight control bar, flying lines, and a harness loop with quick release mechanism. Recalled units have a solid orange release hood with "RESPONSE RELEASE SYSTEM" printed on the black loop, while replacement systems have orange and black or yellow and black release hoods.

Consumers who own a recalled kiteboard control system should immediately stop using it and contact Liquid Force for a free replacement chicken loop release mechanism. Liquid Force is contacting all owners directly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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