Product Recall Number: 97-118
Why was Go-Karts with Exposed Rear Axles recalled?
Riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long hair or clothing becomes entangled in the rotating rear axle.
Product Recall Number: 97-118
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1997-05-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Go-Karts with Exposed Rear Axles
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), six go-kart manufacturers are recalling for repair over 122,000 go-karts with exposed rear axles. Riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long hair or clothing becomes entangled in the rotating rear axle.Since July 1996, CPSC and two manufacturers have announced recalls for repair of about 305,000 go-karts with this entanglement hazard. The manufacturers participating in this recall have identified other go-karts with this same hazard.Since July 1996, CPSC has received reports of one child who died and two children who were seriously injured in go-karts. The go-karts involved in these incidents were recalled by another manufacturer last year. CPSC has also received one report in which an adult alleges that she was seriously injured when her hair became entangled in the rotating rear axle of a T&D Metal Products go-kart.The one- and two-seat go-karts are powered by gasoline engines. All go-karts with an exposed rear axle are involved in this repair program. To determine whether the rear axle is exposed, consumers should stand behind the go-kart, with the engine off, and push the go-kart by hand. If consumers can see the axle connecting the two rear wheels rotating, the go-kart is subject to this repair program.The manufacturers listed below are participating in this repair program to improve the safety of these go-karts.ManufacturerBrand LabelsModel and Serial NumbersQuantity Avenger Inc.400 Horseshoe Lake Rd.Monroe, LA 71203Firm out of businessYellow JacketModel Number: SST83 Bob's Kart ShopRoute 2, Box 30Sheridan, IL 60551Collect (815) 496-2820Grasshoper,T.C. Go-Fur,and Ground Hawg 7,000 Kartco Inc.P.O. Box 110Sebastopol, MS 39359(800) 621-2789Kartco and RoadbossModel Number: 445750 Ken-Bar Mfg.P.O. Box 569Cornelia, GA(800) 241-3557Streaker, Sand Dog,Salute to America,Scorpion, and MudHogModel Numbers:DD7, DD8, D680, D710, D720, D780, D790, D810, D840, S465, SC7, STA8, STA9, and SD11Serial Numbers:001 to 10000075,000 Minat Inc.115 East Front St.Annawan, IL 61234Firm out of businessU.S. Eagle SeriesModel Numbers:Eagle I and Eagle II200 T&D Metal ProductsP.O. Box 73Watseka, IL 60970(888) 527-7787Klipper Karts,ProKart, Pathwinder, Kool Kart Campout,and Bird MfgSerial Numbers:EM001 to EM029and0030 to 3912639,000Outdoor power equipment, specialty, lawn and garden, hardware, furniture, motorcycle, and department stores, as well as Harbor Freight mail order catalogue, sold these go-karts nationwide from August 1976 through March 1997 for about $500 to $2,500.Consumers should stop using these go-karts immediately and contact the appropriate manufacturer to receive a free axle guard kit with instructions for easy installation. If the manufacturer is out of business or if consumers are not sure of the go-kart manufacturer or have questions about this recall, they should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772.
Hazard Description: Riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long hair or clothing becomes entangled in the rotating rear axle.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace, Repair
Units: Over 122,000
Incidents: Since July 1996, CPSC has received reports of one child who died and two children who were seriously injured in go-karts. The go-karts involved in these incidents were recalled by another manufacturer last year. CPSC has also received one report in which an adult alleges that she was seriously injured when her hair became entangled in the rotating rear axle of a T&D Metal Products go-kart.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these go-karts immediately and contact the appropriate manufacturer to receive a free axle guard kit with instructions for easy installation.
Sold At: Outdoor power equipment, specialty, lawn and garden, hardware, furniture, motorcycle, and department stores, as well as Harbor Freight mail order catalogue, sold these go-karts nationwide from August 1976 through March 1997 for about $500 to $2,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed