Engines used on fun-karts
Published August 8, 2002
Summary
CPSC records recall 02222, published August 8, 2002. Recalling firm: Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.; Reported units: About 160,0000.
What's the hazard
Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
- Manufacturer
- Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
- Distributor
- Briggs & Stratton sold the engines, between May 1992 and June 199,5 to fun-kart manufacturers such as Avenger Inc., Bob's Kart Shop, Brister Thunder Karts, Carter Brothers Manuf., Hamilton, Kartco Inc., Ken-Bar Manuf. Co., Manco Products Inc., T&D Metal Products Co., and U.S.A. Industries Inc. The engines were also sold separately to authorized distributors and dealers who may have resold them to consumers building homemade go-karts. Retail, specialty, and power equipment stores nationwide sold the fun-karts, from 1992 through 1997, for between $600 and $2,000.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Engines used on fun-karts recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 02222 on August 8, 2002. Reported hazard: Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis..