O'Brien Watersports Recalls Water Skis Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled 2019-03-14. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 3,560Units
2019-03-14Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The skis can detach from the binding during a fall, allowing the ski to break, posing an injury hazard to the user
- 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the Performer Pro Combo Skis and contact O'Brien Watersports for a store credit or a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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