Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems
Description: The 1X and the Overdrive 1X control systems are both comprised of a light-weight control bar to control and depower the kite, a set of flying lines and a harness loop/quick release (QR) mechanism. Both products have an orange and black EVA grip and a new QuickLoop™ harness loop/QR. The Recoil™ spring mounted along the depower mainline is used to maintain the position of the trim adjusters. The 1X control system (model number KS51XCSFX) is a fixed length and is available in two sizes: 45 cm and 55 cm. The Overdrive 1X (model number KS5CSSDODO) is adjustable between two bar lengths and comes in sizes: 48-56 cm and 57-62 cm. Model numbers are located on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line restrainers at the end of the bars. [Learn More]
About 1,700 units were affected by this recall.
Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
Cabrinha 1X control system without Recoil Slider. Cabrinha Overdrive 1X control system without Recoil Slider
Cabrinha Kiteboarding 1X and Overdrive 1X Control Systems Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 09/09/2014 |
| Recall ID | 1763 |
| Recall Number | 14271 |
| Product Type | Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment |
| Hazard | The Recoil™ spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury. |
| Injuries | Cabrinha has received two reports of the spring jamming. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled control system and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free repair part. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Pryde Group Americas (PGA); collect call at (305) 591-3922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert under Support at the top of the page for more information. Consumer can also send an email to [email protected]. |
| Last Updated | 01/09/2015 |
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