Recall
CPSCOtherAugust 14, 2000

CPSC, Manco Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair of Go-Karts

⚠️ These go-karts have guards designed to help prevent entanglements, but riders' long hair or loose clothing still can become entangled in partially exposed rotating components behind the drivers' seats, causing death or serious injury.

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
Nationwide
Source agency
CPSC
Category
Other
Published
August 14, 2000

What's affected?

Product
Go-karts sold under the Manco, Phoenix, Fox, Rattler and Coyote labels
Retailers
Outdoor power equipment dealers; specialty, discount, hardware, automotive parts supply and agricultural supply stores; and motorcycle dealers sold the go-karts nationwide, from January 1983 through July 2000, for between $600 and $2,000.

Additional details

These one- and two-seat go-karts are powered by gasoline engines. They were sold under the Manco, Phoenix, Fox, Rattler and Coyote labels. Most have brush bars to protect riders from low tree branches and other foliage. The recall involves two groups of go-karts. The first group has black plastic deck covers over the rear axle and brake. Their serial numbers are within the following ranges: 1757022 through 1855821, and 3000010 through 3050632. The second group of go-karts have a cross-over jackshaft drive system. These go-karts have serial numbers lower than 1757022. All the go-karts have a black serial number on a silver label located on the floor pan immediately in front of the driver's seat.

What should I do?

Recommended action

Consumers should stop using these go-karts immediately and call Manco for a free repair kit with instructions for easy installation. Consumers also can contact any Manco dealer to get free installation of the repair kit.

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