Liquid Force Recalls Response Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)
Source: CPSC Recall #16703
Recall Date
2015-10-21
Manufacturer
Liquid Force, of Encinitas, Calif.
Units Affected
About 2,050 (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Liquid Force Response Kiteboard control systems
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Surf and specialty stores nationwide and by independent sales representatives from December 2014 through February 2015 for about $500.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28