Liquid Force · Recalled
Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
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.
- Units
- About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $500
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
- Product type
- Pools and Water Sports
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
