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Recalls / 2002-08-08

CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts

02222 · Recalled 2002-08-08 · CPSC page

Fun-kart used with recalled engines
Fun-kart used with recalled engines

Description

The recalled engines are used only on fun-karts, which look and ride like go-karts, but are for personal use. The engine models included in the recall are: 5HP Model Series 1352XX - All Model Series 1352XX on fun-karts - Location of Model number is indicated by arrow in image FunPower Model Series 1362XX - Includes only 1362XX engines built on or before June 22, 1995 (950622XX). Example: Model Type Date Code 136212 0615 A1 950622YB - Has a 2" tall plastic fuel cap. - Location of Model and Date Code number is indicated by arrow in image. The engines involved in this recall were manufactured in the United States.

Hazards

Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

Briggs & Stratton has received nine reports of incidents involving fun-karts that overturned and caught fire, including four consumers who suffered burns.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.

Products

NameModelUnits
Engines used on fun-kartsAbout 160,0000

Parties

Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Briggs & Stratton sold the engines, between May 1992, 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., specialty, power equipment sold the fun-karts, from 1992 through 1997, for, 000.

Consumer contact

Consumers can contact Briggs & Stratton at (800) 274-4485 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or log on to the company's website at www.briggsandstratton.com to arrange for the free repair or to find a local dealer.

More images

Recalled 5HP Model Series 1352XX fun-kart engine
Recalled 5HP Model Series 1352XX fun-kart engine
Recalled FunPower Model Series 1362XX fun-kart engine
Recalled FunPower Model Series 1362XX fun-kart engine

Source: CPSC recall 02222. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.