CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce Recall of Go-Karts
Published: June 21, 2005Recall ID: 05205Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The suspension assembly can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Yerf-Dog Go-Karts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Battery-Biz-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-Batteries1 |
| Title | CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce Recall of Go-Karts |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/04520cd889284ba789f19a7a3459e706.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Go-Kart |
| Hazards › Name | The suspension assembly can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Yerf-Dog Go-Karts |
| Products › Type | Go-Karts & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1977 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 10,000 |
| Recall I D | 2960 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Yerf-Dog dealers nationwide, from July 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,500 and $1,800. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 |
| Recall Number | 05205 |
| Manufacturers › Name | FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. of West Point, Miss. |
| Consumer Contact | The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |