The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·15239·Announced 2015-09-09

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Trim Line Breakage Risk

Cabrinha is recalling specific kiteboard control systems because the trim line can break, causing loss of control and posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, is recalling three TrimLite Cleat trim control systems for Cabrinha kiteboards. The affected models are the Overdrive 1X with TrimLite, the standard 1X with TrimLite, and the Chaos 1X with TrimLite. The recall involves approximately 750 units. Only trim lines with white tape below the loop connecting the trim line to the cleat are part of this recall.

The hazard is that the point of connection between the kiteboard's trim line and the depower mainline can break. This breakage can cause a loss of control of the kite, posing a risk of injury to the user. The firm has received four reports of the kiteboard trim lines breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The control systems were sold at watersports stores nationwide from July 2015 through August 2015 for between $430 and $530. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kiteboard control systems and return them to the place of purchase to have a free replacement part installed. For more information, consumers can contact Cabrinha Kites at 808-893-0286 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. HST Monday through Friday, or visit www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert.

The recalled product

Product
Cabrinha Kiteboard control systems
Manufacturer
Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Miami, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Water Sports Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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