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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: Media Relations |
| July 16, 1996 |
(301) 504-7908 |
| Release # 96-167 |
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CPSC, Manco Products Announce Recall to Repair Go-Kart Axles
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), Manco Products Inc., of Fort Wayne,
Ind., is recalling for repair approximately 300,000 go-karts with
exposed rear axles. Riders can be seriously injured or killed if
their long, loose hair or clothing becomes entangled on the
rotating axle.
One child died and two others were seriously injured when
their hair or clothing became entangled on the rotating rear
axles of Manco go-karts. The children ranged in age from eight to
11 years old.
The one- and two-seat go-karts are powered by gasoline
engines. Some models have brush bars to protect riders from low
tree branches and other foliage. Each go-kart has a black serial
number on a white label located on the floor pan immediately
in front of the driver's seat.
All Manco go-karts with an exposed "live" rear axle are
involved in this recall. To determine whether their go-kart is
involved in this recall, consumers should stand behind the kart,
with the engine off, and push the go-kart by hand. If the axle
connecting the two rear wheels rotates, the go-kart is subject to
this recall.
Outdoor power equipment stores, specialty stores, department
stores, and hardware stores sold Manco labeled go-karts
nationwide from January 1972 through June 1996 for about $600 to
$2,000. Sears, Roebuck & Co. sold the go-karts under the Sears
name from 1977 to 1983. Western Auto has sold the go-karts under
the "Phoenix" label since 1987. Manco has sold the karts under
the "Fox" label since 1990.
Consumers should stop using the recalled go-karts
immediately and contact Manco at (800) 293-0795. Consumers should
provide the model number and serial number of the kart when
calling. Manco will send consumers a free axle guard kit with
instructions for easy installation. Consumers can also contact
the Manco dealer from which their go-kart was purchased for free
installation of the axle guard kit.
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