Reported Oct 21, 2015
Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Liquid Force of Encinitas, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Liquid Force at 800-820-7781 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.liquidforcekites.com and click "Technical Service Bulletin" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
- Amount recalled
- About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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