Gibbs Sports Amphibians Recalls Quadski Amphibious Vehicles Due to Injury Risk

Recall date

February 3, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15067

Brand / firm

Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc. of Auburn Hills, Mich.

Sold / distributed

Gibbs Sports Amphibians dealers nationwide from January 2012 through October 2014 for about $42,000.

Why it was recalled

The handlebar can fail while the vehicle is in operation, causing the operator to lose control of the steering and braking system of the vehicle, posing a risk of injury.

What was recalled

This recall includes Gibbs' Quadski which is a one-seater and Quadski XL which is a two-seater. The products are high speed amphibious vehicles that are an ATV on land, and also operate on water. The recalled vehicles have HIN numbers ranging from US-GSA601J213 though US-GSAJ1048C414 on Quadski and US-GSAJ5001J213 though US-GSAM5203H415 on Quadski XL. HIN numbers are printed on a plate located on the right rear corner of the vehicle. Brand and model names are printed on the back panel and on the side of the vehicle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized dealer for a repair at no cost.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.