Recalls / 2005-05-20

CPSC, Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Fun-Kart Go-Karts

05180 · Recalled 2005-05-20 · CPSC page

Description

The recall includes one-seater models 1136-3020, 1136-3021, 1136-3420, 1136-3421, 1205-3020 and two-seater models 2336-3021, 2336-3022, 2336-5019, 2575-3020, 2575-3420, 2605-3416, 2605-3515, 2606-3016, 2606-3017, 2606-3416, 2606-3417, 2636-3016, 2636-3017, 2906-3015, 2906-3016, 2906-3017, 2906-4015, 2906-4016, 2906-4017, 2909-3015, 2909-3415, 2909-4015, 2910-3015, 2910-3016, 2910-3415, 2910-4015, 2910-4016, 2910-4415, 2911-4015, 2911-4016, 2946-3015, and 2946-3016. The model number and serial number are located under the seat (on the driver's side if two-seater). The Fun-Karts were produced in several colors, to include red, black, blue, purple and green.

Hazards

A wheel could separate from the go-kart, posing a roll-over hazard.

Reported injuries

No injuries reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Fun-Karts immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Carter Brothers about the recall. Consumers can call or visit their local Carter Brothers Dealer to schedule a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Carter Brothers Fun-Kart (Go-Kart)		About 9,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Carter Brothers dealers nationwide, from April 2003 through March 2005, for, 900.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Carter Brothers at (800) 523-5278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit their Web site at www.carterbro.com

Source: CPSC recall 05180. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.