Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-10-21 · 16703
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16703
Date
2015-10-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
Importer(s)
Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.