CPSC recall 06-210, announced July 13, 2006, covers Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tube (about 19,000 units). A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. The notice cites 39 incident reports, 39 injuries and 2 deaths. Consumers should immediately stop using the kite tubes and discard them. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tube is a 10-foot-wide, circular, yellow inflatable watercraft designed to be towed behind a power boat. A rider in the tube becomes airborne by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. Model 53-5000 is printed on the tube near the product valve. The floor of the tube has black caution warning stripes. The cover for the product bears a skull and crossbones and the statement "Never Kite higher than you are willing to fall."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. That could result in serious injuries.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC staff is aware of 39 injury incidents, with 29 of those resulting in medical treatment. Those injuries include a broken neck, punctured lung, chest and back injuries and facial injuries. Sportsstuff has received reports of two deaths in the United States and a variety of serious injuries. Sportsstuff has been unable to determine the cause of the incidents.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the kite tubes and discard them. The firm is no longer in business. Remedy and contact information are no longer available.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sportsstuff
- Recall number
- 06-210
- Units
- About 19,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Marine distributors, mail order catalogs, and various retailers from approximately October 1, 2005 to July 11, 2006 for about $500 to $600.
- Importer
- Sportsstuff, Inc., of Omaha, Nebraska
Wego Kite Tube
CPSC product type: Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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