O'Brien Watersports Recalls Water Skis Due to Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #19083
Recall Date
2019-03-14
Manufacturer
CHN Mawei, Fuzhou Playmaker Co. Ltd. of Fujian, China, Playmaker Co. Ltd. of Taichung, Taiwan
Units Affected
About 3,560 (in addition, about 700 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Performer Pro Combo water skis
Hazard
The skis can detach from the binding during a fall, allowing the ski to break, posing an injury hazard to the user
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Performer Pro Combo Skis and contact O'Brien Watersports for a store credit or a full refund.
Reported Injuries
O'Brien Watersports has received three reports of leg injuries from skis breaking or bindings pulling off the ski during falls while slalom skiing.
Sold At
Overton's and other watersports and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2011 to April 2018 for about $300.
Manufactured In
TaiwanChina
Full Recall Description
This recall involves O'Brien Performer Pro Combo Skis. These skis have a binding mounted to a plastic plate that is then mounted on the ski top. The skis were equipped with O'Brien's X9 or Avid bindings, printed on the bindings, and an aluminum fin. O'Brien's Performer Combo Skis, which are equipped with a plastic fin and O'Brien's "X8" binding, are unaffected by this recall. Item Number Product Name 2111112 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/gold 2121100 Performer Pro Combo Skis in red/white/yellow 2141102 Performer Pro Combo Skis in blue/green 2161102 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow 2181104 Performer Pro Combo Skis in black/grey/yellow
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