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Medium RiskCPSC
Outdoor & Sports/Swimming & Water

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury

Agency Publication Date: September 9, 2014
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Summary

Cabrinha is recalling about 1,700 of their 1X and Overdrive 1X kiteboarding control systems because the Recoil spring on the control mechanism can jam. This defect can lead to a sudden loss of control while kiteboarding, posing a significant risk of injury to the user. The affected products include the fixed-length 1X (45 cm and 55 cm) and the adjustable Overdrive 1X (48-56 cm and 57-62 cm), both featuring orange and black grips. Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming, though no injuries have been reported so far. Consumers should stop using these systems and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.

Risk

The Recoil spring mounted along the depower mainline can become jammed during use. If the spring fails to move freely, the rider may lose the ability to properly control or depower the kite, which can lead to collisions or accidents.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate the cloth identification tab attached to the bungee line restrainers at the end of the control bar.
  2. Check the model number and size on the tab. Affected products include the 1X control system (model number KS51XCSFX) in sizes 45 cm or 55 cm, and the Overdrive 1X (model number KS5CSSDODO) in sizes 48-56 cm or 57-62 cm.
  3. Identify if your system has the Recoil Slider installed by comparing it to the recall images. If there is no Recoil Slider (the small plastic component above the spring), the system is subject to recall.
  4. Immediately stop using any control system that does not have the Recoil Slider installed.
  5. Contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer to receive a free repair part. You can find a local dealer by visiting www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html.
  6. For further assistance, contact Pryde Group Americas (PGA) at (305) 591-3922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email support@cabrinhakites.com.
  7. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional safety information.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled control system and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free repair part. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html.

Contact: Pryde Group Americas (PGA); collect call at (305) 591-3922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert under Support at the top of the page for more information. Consumer can also send an email to support@cabrinhakites.com.

Affected Products

Product: Cabrinha 1X Control System (45 cm and 55 cm)
Model:
KS51XCSFX
Date Ranges: August 2014
Product: Cabrinha Overdrive 1X Control System (48-56 cm and 57-62 cm)
Model:
KS5CSSDODO
Date Ranges: August 2014

Product Images

Cabrinha 1X control system without Recoil Slider

Cabrinha 1X control system without Recoil Slider

Cabrinha Overdrive 1X control system without Recoil Slider

Cabrinha Overdrive 1X control system without Recoil Slider

RecoilTM spring with/without slider installed

RecoilTM spring with/without slider installed

Cabrinha 1X control system identification mark (size 45cm shown)

Cabrinha 1X control system identification mark (size 45cm shown)

Cabrinha Overdrive 1X control system identification mark (size 48-56 shown)

Cabrinha Overdrive 1X control system identification mark (size 48-56 shown)

Cabrinha control system model year identification mark

Cabrinha control system model year identification mark

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14271
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong
Sold By: Sea & Sky Sports, Scratch Kiteboarding, Watersports West, Wind Over Water and Wind Stalkers Kite Boarding and other specialty watersports stores and websites worldwide in August 2014 for about $570
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Adventure Sports Inc dba Pryde Group Americas of Miami
Contact: Pryde Group Americas (PGA); collect call at (305) 591-3922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert under Support at the top of the page for more information. Consumer can also send an email to support@cabrinhakites.com.
Agency Last Updated: January 9, 2015

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