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

Recalled June 21, 2005 · CPSC recall 05205 · FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods

Recalled Go-Kart
Hazard
The suspension assembly can crack, causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 10,000
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.

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

What to do

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).

Product
Yerf-Dog Go-Karts
Manufacturer(s)
FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. of West Point, Miss.
Retailers
Yerf-Dog dealers nationwide, from July 2004 through May 2005, for between $1,500 and $1,800.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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