Duffy Electric Boat recalls
Duffy Electric Boat boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 64 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Duffy Electric Boat Co has one USCG recall on record, campaign 001032S from September 2001. The recall addressed flotation and safe loading capacity issues on 64 units of the Duffy 18 model. For buyers considering a Duffy 18 from that era, verifying the remedy was completed is a standard due diligence step.
All Duffy Electric Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
001032S9/27/2001BASIC FLOTATION; SAFE LOADING MAX WT
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Duffy Electric Boat
- Request the hull identification number and check it against USCG recall 001032S if you are looking at a Duffy 18
- Ask the seller for documentation showing the flotation and load capacity remedy was completed by an authorized service center
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation compartments and verify current safe loading compliance on any Duffy 18 built before 2002
- Contact Duffy Electric Boat Co directly with the HIN to confirm recall status and remedy completion
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Duffy Electric Boat Co had?
Duffy Electric Boat Co has one USCG recall on record, campaign 001032S issued in September 2001 affecting 64 units of the Duffy 18 model.
What was the Duffy boat recall for?
The recall addressed basic flotation and safe loading maximum weight issues on the Duffy 18 model. The USCG campaign required corrections to ensure vessels met federal flotation standards and proper load capacity markings.
Which Duffy models were recalled?
Only the Duffy 18 model was subject to the 2001 recall campaign. 64 units were affected by the flotation and load capacity remedy.
How do I check if my Duffy boat was part of the recall?
Locate your hull identification number on the transom, then contact Duffy Electric Boat Co or reference USCG recall campaign 001032S. A marine survey before purchase should verify flotation compliance on any Duffy 18 built around 2001.