Recalls / 2022-07-28

Adventure Sports Recalls Ceramic Pulleys for Cabrinha Switchblade and Drifter Kite Sailing Kites Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

22764 · Recalled 2022-07-28 · CPSC page

Recalled ceramic pulley on 02 Switchblade Kite

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).

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ceramic Pulley for Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites		About 1,950

Parties

Importer: Adventure Sports Inc., of Dorel, Fla.
Made in: China
Sold at: Kite Surfing stores including Kiteboarding Saint Petersburg, Best Pro Kiteboarding in Florida, Adventure Sports USA, online at https://www.cabrinha.com, other websites, plus bridle line at $11. The kites with the ceramic pulleys sold for, 250, 000.

Consumer 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.

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Source: CPSC recall 22764. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.