# Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
> **CPSC recall** · 2015-10-21 · 16703 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16703
- **Date:** 2015-10-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liquid-Force-Recalls-Response-Kiteboard-Control-Systems)
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