Recalls / 2016-11-14

Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

17711 · Recalled 2016-11-14 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves model year 2009 through 2015 Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150, GTS 150 and GTS Platinum fun-karts. The recalled fun-karts have two seats and a rear cargo rack and were sold in red, black, white, orange, blue and green. "GTS" is printed on the side cage and the hood of the GTS models and "Hammerhead" is printed on the hood of the GL models. Serial numbers are printed on the cross bar behind the seats. Model Year Model 2009 GTS 150 2010 GTS 150 2011 GTS 150 2011 GL 150 2012 GTS 150 2012 GL 150 2013 GTS 150 2013 GL 150 2014 GTS 150 2014 GL 150 2014 GTS Platinum 2015 GTS 150 2015 GL 150 2015 GTS Platinum

Hazards

The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fun-karts and contact Hammerhead Off-Road to schedule a free replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Fun-karts		About 9,900

Parties

Importer: Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Distributor: Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Made in: China
Sold at: Hammerhead Off-Road dealers nationwide, 100, 900.

Consumer contact

Hammerhead Off-Road toll-free at 844-298-6528 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com or www.hammerheadoffroad.com and click on "Latest News" for more information.

More images

Hammerhead Off-Road GTS Platinum fun-kart

Source: CPSC recall 17711. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.