CPSC2006-03-02
Go-Karts Recalled for Repair Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Sunright International, of Norcross, Ga.
Hazard
The throttle that controls the go-kart engine can fail and not return the vehicle to idle speed, posing a loss of control hazard to the driver.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled go-karts immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Manco or Sunright. To schedule a free repair, consumers should call or visit the retail location where the go-karts were purchased.
Sold at
Manco go-karts were sold at retailers nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $900. Sunright go-karts were sold at other retailers in Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas from August 2005 through November 2005 from $900 to $1100.
Affected count
About 3,200
Injuries reported
Sunright International and Manco Power Sports Inc. have received three reports of incidents in which the throttle did not return to idle speed, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Manco Blazer Fun-Kart, Sunright International Go-Karts
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Manco at (800) 643-7332 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Manco's Web site at www.mancopowersports.com. Consumers can call Sunright toll-free at (888) 737-7488 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Sunright's Web site at www.sunright.net
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Go-Karts-Recalled-for-Repair-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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