CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55472r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 21, 2015

Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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.

Recall Details

Sold At
Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16703

Product Information

Product Name
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
Product Type
Pools and Water Sports
Number of Units
About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-820-7781
Full Contact Information

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.