Ceramic Pulley for Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites
Description: This recall involves two (2) white ceramic pulleys, with the marking Cabrinha on each of the pulleys, on the Cabrinha® Switchblade and Drifter Kites for kite surfing with model number 02 and serial numbers beginning with one of the following: 61NI, 61NJ, 61NK, 61NL, 62NA, 62NB, 62NC, C11G, C11H, C11K. The model and serial numbers are on the outer box containing the kites, on the hangtags of the kites and on the trailing edge of the kite's label. The packaging for the kites does not have a green dot on the hangtag and outer shipping box. The recall includes two white ring ceramic pieces/guides (two per kite). [Learn More]
About 1,950 units were affected by this recall.
Adventure Sports Recalls Ceramic Pulleys for Cabrinha Switchblade and Drifter Kite Sailing Kites Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled ceramic pulley on 02 Switchblade Kite. Cabrinha 09 Switchblade Kite
Ceramic Pulley for Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 07/28/2022 |
| Recall ID | 9366 |
| Recall Number | 22764 |
| Hazard | The ceramic pulleys used in the recalled Switchblade and Drifter kiteboarding kites can cause the bridle line connection to break, which reduces performance in steering and control of the kite, causing the kiteboarder to lose control of the kite, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries | The firm has received 30 reports of the ceramic pulley fraying the bridle line. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites and contact the place where purchased, an authorized dealer or Adventure Sports for a free replacement kit with installation instructions for the kites. Consumers will receive a replacement kit to make the repair, or can request vendor assistance to replace the pulley. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly regarding the recall. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Adventure Sports Inc. at 800-399-5734 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinha.com and click on Support and then Recalls or https://www.cabrinha.com/pages/recalls for more information. |
| Last Updated | 07/28/2022 |
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