Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
Description: 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. [Learn More]
About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Liquid Force Response kiteboard control systems. Liquid Force solid orange release hood
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 10/21/2015 |
| Recall ID | 6547 |
| Recall Number | 16703 |
| Product Type | Pools and Water Sports |
| Hazard | 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. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 10/21/2015 |
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