CPSC recall 16-703, announced October 21, 2015, covers Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems (about 2,050 units). 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. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kiteboard control systems and contact Liquid Force for a free replacement chicken loop release mechanism. Recall contact: call 800-820-7781, or go to www.liquidforcekites.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Liquid Force
- Recall number
- 16-703
- Units
- About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
- Importer
- Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
CPSC product type: Pools and Water Sports
Recall contact information
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.
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