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1. Gibbs Sports Amphibians Recalls Quadski Amphibious Vehicles Due to Injury Risk http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Gibbs-Sports-Amphibians-Recalls-Quadski-Amphibious-Vehicles/
2. Performance Packaging Recalls Children’s Food Pouch Attachment Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Performance-Packaging-Recalls-Childrens-Food-Pouch-Attachment/
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Recall Date: February 3, 2015
Recall Number: 15-067
Gibbs Sports Amphibians Recalls Quadski Amphibious Vehicles Due to Injury Risk
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Quadski and Quadski XL
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Gibbs’ Sports Amphibians toll-free at (877) 230-0888 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.quadski.com and click on Quadski or Quadski XL, go to the bottom of the page and click on “Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 320
Description: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: No consumer incidents have been reported. Three reports of breakage during testing have been reported; one involved injury to the neck of the test operator.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact an authorized dealer for a repair at no cost.
Sold at: Gibbs Sports Amphibians dealers nationwide from January 2012 through October 2014 for about $42,000.
Manufacturer: Gibbs Sports Amphibians Inc. of Auburn Hills, Mich.
Manufactured in: United States
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Recall Date: February 3, 2015
Recall Number: 15-068
Performance Packaging Recalls Children’s Food Pouch Attachment Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: The PouchPop™ Topper
Hazard: The tube of the pouch topper that screws onto the food pouch can separate from the round base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Replace, Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PouchPop toppers and contact Performance Packaging for instructions on receiving a free replacement product or full refund.
Consumer Contact: Performance Packaging toll-free at (844) 560-7227 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or go to www.pouchpop.com and click on “PouchPop Product Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 6,000
Description: The recalled PouchPops are silicone toppers that screw onto a baby food pouch that allow infants to feed themselves. The PouchPops were sold in a four-pack of four colors including green, orange, red and yellow and have a cylinder-shaped tube stem that attaches to a round base. The pouch toppers have a “SipP” logo and smiley face embossed on the circular base.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of breaks above the round base of the toppers. No injuries have been reported.
Sold exclusively: Online at www.Amazon.com, www.littlegreenpouch.com and www.jackbenatural.com from May through September 2014 for about $10.
Manufacturer: Performance Packaging, of Las Vegas, Nevada
Manufactured in: United States
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