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Recall the ceramic pulleys on the 02 Switchblade Kite
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Recall 09 Cabrinha Drifter Kite
Recall 09 Cabrinha Switchblade Kite
product name:
Ceramic Pulleys for Switchblade and Drifter Kite
Hazard:
Recalled switchblade and ceramic pulley kitesurf used in drifter k This can cause the bridle to disconnect, reducing the steering and control of the kite, causing the kite surfer to lose control of the kite and presenting a risk of injury.
Recall Date:
2022 July 28
Recall Details
illustrate:
This recall involves two (2) white Ceramic pulleys, marked Cabrinha on each pulley, Cabrinha® Switchblade and Drifter Kites for kitesurfing, model 02, serial number beginning with one of the following: 61NI, 61NJ, 61NK, 61NL, 62NA, 62NB, 62NC, C11G, C11H, C11K. The model number and serial number are located on the outer box containing the kite, the kite’s hang tag and the rear edge of the kite label. The package of the kite has no green dots on the hang tag and outer box. The recall includes two white ring ceramic pieces/guides (two per kite).
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled Switchblade and Drifter Kite sailing kites and contact the place of purchase, authorized dealer or Adventure Sports for a free replacement kit and kite installation instructions. Consumers will receive replacement kits for repairs, or can request supplier assistance in replacing pulleys. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly regarding the recall.
Accident/Injury:
The company has received 30 reports of worn reins on the ceramic pulleys. No injuries were reported.
Sold at:
Kitesurf shops including St. Petersburg kitesurfing and the best professional kitesurfing in Florida, American Adventure Sports and online https://www. cabrinha.com and other sites from October 2021 to April 2022 for about $15 (single pulley) plus $11 for the reins. Kites with ceramic pulleys sell for between $1,250 and $2,000.
Importer:
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Adventure Sports,
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Recall Date:
2022 July 28
illustrate:
This recall involves two (2) white Ceramic pulleys, marked Cabrinha on each pulley, Cabrinha® Switchblade and Drifter Kites for kitesurfing, model 02, serial number beginning with one of the following: 61NI, 61NJ, 61NK, 61NL, 62NA, 62NB, 62NC, C11G, C11H, C11K. The model number and serial number are located on the outer box containing the kite, the kite’s hang tag and the rear edge of the kite label. The package of the kite has no green dots on the hang tag and outer box. The recall includes two white ring ceramic pieces/guides (two per kite).
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled Switchblade and Drifter Kite sailing kites and contact the place of purchase, authorized dealer or Adventure Sports for a free replacement kit and kite installation instructions. Consumers will receive replacement kits for repairs, or can request supplier assistance in replacing pulleys. The company is contacting all known purchasers directly regarding the recall.
Sold at:
Kitesurf shops including St. Petersburg kitesurfing and the best professional kitesurfing in Florida, American Adventure Sports and online https://www. cabrinha.com and other sites from October 2021 to April 2022 for about $15 (single pulley) plus $11 for the reins. Kites with ceramic pulleys sell for between $1,250 and $2,000.
Importer:
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Adventure Sports,
, Dorrell, FL.
Book The recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under the CPSC’s expedited recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by companies that pledge to work with the CPSC to quickly announce recalls and remedies to protect consumers.
Regarding the CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of consumer products. Deaths, injuries and property damage from incidents related to consumer products cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Over the past 50 years, the CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has helped reduce the rate of injury associated with consumer products.
Federal law prohibits anyone from selling a product recalled by order of the Commission or voluntarily recalled in consultation with the CPSC.
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