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Neil Pryde Limited recalls Cabrinha Kiteboard Control System
- Starting date:
- September 28, 2015
- Posting date:
- September 28, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-55088
Affected products
Cabrinha Kiteboard Control Systems
Product description
This recall involves three TrimLite Cleat™ trim control systems for Cabrinha kiteboards. The control systems are comprised of:
- a light-weight control bar to control and depower the kite
- a set of flying lines
- a harness loop/quick release (QR) mechanism
A trim line connects the kite to the handle held by the user, allowing the user to control the kite. Only trim lines with white tape below the loop connecting the trim line to the cleat are part of this recall.
| Name | Modle Number | Description | Size | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overdrive 1X | KS6CSODQC | Adjustable Length | 48 to 56 cm | 881285980542 |
| Standard 1X | KS6CSFXQL | Fixed Length | 44 cm | 881285963903 |
| 52 cm | 881285962500 | |||
| 60 cm | 881285962517 | |||
| Chaos 1X | KS6CSCHFX | Fixed Length | 44 cm | 881285976545 |
The model numbers are located on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line restrainers at the end of the bars.
Hazard identified
The point of connection between the kiteboard’s trim line and the depower mainline can break and cause a loss of control, posing a risk of injury.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of this product.
In the United States, Neil Pryde Limited has received four reports of the kiteboard trim lines breaking. No injuries were reported. No injuries were reported from Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 36 units were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from June 2015 to August 2015.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Hong Kong.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Neil Pryde Limited
Hong Kong
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kiteboarding control system and return them to the place of purchase to have a free replacement part installed.
For additional information, consumers may contact Cabrinha Kites collect at 1-808-893-0286, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. HST, Monday through Friday, or by email. Consumers may also visit the company’s website and click on "Safety Alert" at the top of the page for more information.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.