CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts
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The hazard
Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents reported: Briggs & Stratton has received nine reports of incidents involving fun-karts that overturned and caught fire, including four consumers who suffered burns.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.
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.
About this recall
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.
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Photos: U.S. CPSC