Recall: Cabrinha Kiteboarding Recalls H2 Binding Due to Risk of Injury

Description: This recall involves the standard size H2 Hydra Series Binding. The binding mounts on the twintip style kiteboards and is used to connect the rider by his feet to the board. The H2 binding is blue and black and has dual adjusting straps with 'Cabrinha' and 'H2' on the footstrap. The product was manufactured in June and July 2013. The H2 binding comes in two sizes: standard and small. The product code is KB4H2BDSL which is found on the retail packaging.

Name of product: Cabrinha H2 Hydra Series Binding

Units: 57 in the U.S. and 5 in Canada

Manufacturer: Neil Pryde Limited, Hong Kong

Hazard: The binding can detach from its base while riding and lead to loss of control, which poses a risk of injury.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled binding and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free replacement binding. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html

Recall date: December 30, 2013

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.

Sold At: Specialty watersports stores worldwide from August 2013 through December 2013 for about $180.

Importers: Adventure Sports Inc., dba Pryde Group Americas, of Miami, Fla.

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Consumers can send an e-mail to support@cabrinhakites.com, call Pryde Group Americas (PGA) collect at (305) 591-3922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on Safety Alert under the Support tab at the top of the page for more information.

Recall number: 14-074