CPSC Recall in 2022: Adventure Sports Recalls Ceramic Pulleys for Cabrinha Switchblade and Drifter Kite Sailing Kites Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-764

Date: July 28, 2022

Product Name: Ceramic Pulley for Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites

Recall 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). 

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,950

Incidents:

The firm has received 30 reports of the ceramic pulley fraying the bridle line. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Kite Surfing stores including Kiteboarding Saint Petersburg and Best Pro Kiteboarding in Florida, Adventure Sports USA and online at https://www.cabrinha.com and other websites from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $15 (individual pulley), plus bridle line at $11. The kites with the ceramic pulleys sold for between $1,250 and $2,000. 

Manufactured In:

China