Injuries

0739/05

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Case number
0739/05
Category
Hobby/sports equipment
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Country of origin
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Published
2006-01-24

⚠️ Risk

Safety system does not work in emergencies, putting users at risk of accidents. Too much force is required to activate the safety system (higher than the maximum limit of 10 daN) and the release mechanism does not work, which means that users can neither reduce or eliminate traction nor separate completely from the kite while kite surfing.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Suspension of distribution ordered by authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Kitesurf control bar "AIRUSH" Type/model: 5-line Pilot bars 25 m 50 cm.