CPSCJune 21, 2005

CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce recall

CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce Recall of Go-Karts

Why was CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce recalled?

The suspension assembly can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Yerf-Dog Go-Karts
Company
FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. of West Point, Miss.
Quantity
About 10,000
Sold at
Yerf-Dog dealers nationwide, from July 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,500 and $1,800.
Recall date
June 21, 2005
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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

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