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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2005
Release #05-205 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 683-0072
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. Announce Recall of Go-Karts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Yerf-Dog Go-Karts.
Units: About 10,000.
Manufacturer: FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. of West Point, Miss.
Hazard: The suspension assembly can crack causing the rider to lose control of the go-kart.
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 |
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| 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 |
Sold At: Yerf-Dog dealers nationwide from July 2004 through May 2005 for between $1,500 and $1,800.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled go-karts immediately and contact FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods for repair information. Registered owners will be notified directly about the recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. at (800) 683-0072 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.yerf-dog.com
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