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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-08-08

CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts

Is my product affected?

Engines used on fun-karts

  • Brand Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Briggs & Stratton engines used on fun-kart type go-karts are being recalled because fuel can spill out if the fun-kart overturns, creating serious fire and burn hazards. The recalled engines include all 5HP Model Series 1352XX engines on fun-karts and FunPower Model Series 1362XX engines built on or before June 22, 1995 (identifiable by a 2" tall plastic fuel cap). The model and date code numbers can be located using an arrow indicator on the engine.

Consumers who own fun-karts with these recalled engines should stop using them immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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