What Is It?
It is a round inflatable device designed to towed behind a boat. As the boat picks up speed...the kite tube flies very high in the air.
What Happened?
There was very little to hang onto with these toys, just some little handles...so as it came crashing back into the water...so did the unwitting victim. This meant many injuries reported (39) including: broken back, punctured lung, facial injuries, back injuries and so forth.
Aftermath?
In 2006 the Kite Tube was recalled, they have since been redesigned for safety reasons.
Links:
http://www.gizmag.com/go/5750/
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