www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cabrinha-Recalls-Kiteboarding-Control-System/

IS there a global recall or US only? and any sense if this will be adjusted or an ongoing issue?

Hazard:
The RecoilTM spring on the control mechanism can jam, leading to a loss of control, which poses a risk of injury

Home/Recalls/2014
Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboarding Control System Due to Risk of Injury
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

On that page - "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled control system and contact any Cabrinha authorized dealer for a free repair part. A list of authorized dealers can be found at www.cabrinhakites.com/dealers.html."

It's just a small plastic sleeve that goes around the mainline in between the spring and lower plastic part of the recoil (where the little red and black trim bungees are)

We have fitted to all our bars. If anyone has a bar without this fitted, contact your nearest cabrinha dealer, it takes 30sec to fit.

Full story is here:

www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Kitesurfing/Cabrinha-Recalls-The-2015-1X-And-Overdrive-1X-Control-Systems_8774137.aspx

Same problem here, I called a cab twice from the pub tonight, very frustrating