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

Active Recall Announced August 8, 2002 CPSC #02222

Quick answer

CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts is CPSC recall #02222, announced on August 8, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local briggs & stratton dealer for a free engine repair.. Affected brand: Briggs & Stratton Corp..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Engines used on fun-karts

Recalled brands

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

Remedy

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

Recall date

August 8, 2002

Categories

Go-Karts & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02222?

CPSC recall #02222 covers CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 8, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #02222?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02222 is consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local briggs & stratton dealer for a free engine repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Briggs--Stratton-Announce-Recall-of-Engines-Used-on-Fun-Kart-Type-Go-Karts-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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