[{"RecallID":6547,"RecallNumber":"16703","RecallDate":"2015-10-21T00:00:00","Description":"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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Liquid-Force-Recalls-Response-Kiteboard-Control-Systems","Title":"Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)","ConsumerContact":"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.","LastPublishDate":"2015-10-21T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Pools and Water Sports","CategoryID":"68324","NumberOfUnits":"About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55472r-eng.php"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16703.response1.jpg","Caption":"Liquid Force Response kiteboard control systems"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16703.LiquidForceOpenchickenloo.jpg","Caption":"Liquid Force solid orange release hood"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"None reported"}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"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.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Replace"}]}]