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Product recall · CPSCOctober 21, 2015Worth checking
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard Control Systems
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 21, 2015
- Brand
- Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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