CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce Recall of Go-Karts
CPSC recall 05205 · announced June 21, 2005 · Ff Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Of West Point, Miss · 10,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves one- and two-seater model Yerf-Dog Spiderbox series go-karts. The go-karts have full suspension and 150cc engines. Date codes and model numbers are located on a plate attached to the engine casing. Date codes and model numbers included in this recall are: Model Date Codes 3206 July 20, 2004 through March 4, 2005 4209 July 20, 2004 through February 18, 2005 42092 July 20, 2004 through November 22, 2004 42093 August 9, 2004 through November 19, 2004 42101 July 28, 2004 through October 12, 2004
The hazard
The suspension assembly can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.
What to do (per CPSC)
The company is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please do not use the recalled go-cart if it has not been repaired.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The manufacturer has received five reports of the suspension assembly cracking and causing the rider to lose control, including reports of bruises and head and back injuries.
Sold at: Yerf-Dog dealers nationwide, from July 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,500 and $1,800.
Consumer contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.