CPSC Recall in 2017: Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Injury and Fall Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2017.

Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 17-154
Date: May 17, 2017
Product Name: Kiteboard control systems
Recall Description:

The component subject to recall is the stainless steel POWER BRACKET SEAT (PBS) and the lower front line that connects with the landing line on the Overdrive 1X Recoil with Fireball or Quickloop, Overdrive 1X Trimlite with Fireball or Quickloop, 1X Trimlite with Fireball or Quickloop and the Chaos 1X Control system models. The stainless steel PBS is mounted on the top of the depower mainline between one of the lower front lines and the landing line. The PBS is used as a stopping point for one of the flying lines while allowing the activation of the 1X security landing line. Model numbers included in the recall are: KS7CSODFR, KS7CSODQR, KS7CSODFC, KS7CSODQC, KS7CSFXFC, KS7CSFXQC and KS7CSCHFX. Only models with “2017 1X” printed on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line restrainers at the end of the bars are included in this recall.

Hazard Description:

The point of connection between the lower front line of the kiteboard control systems with the landing line can break, causing a loss of kite control, posing injury and fall hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 2,900
Incidents:

The firm has received six reports of the stainless steel PBS component breaking. No injuries have been reported.  

Sold At:

Watersports stores nationwide from July 2016 through March 2017 for about $550.

Manufactured In:

China