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Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2000 Release # 01-028 |
Go-Kart Recall Hotline: (800) 251-8007 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 |
CPSC, AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc. Announce Recall of Go-Kart Seat Belts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about 1,150 Murray go-karts to repair their seat belts. The seatbelts on these go-karts can unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
AMSAFE has not received any reports of injuries relating to this problem. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
The recall involves blue Murray Outrage go-karts with model number GT60102x92A or GT60304A, and manufacturing date codes from 00082 to 00147. The model number and date code are located on a decal behind the seat. "MURRAY" is written on the headrest of these go-karts. These go- karts are blue with neon-green pads on the brush bars.
Wal-Mart and Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) stores nationwide sold these go-karts from March 2000 through October 2000 for about $850. Consumers should stop riding these go-karts immediately. Call Murray for instructions on how to get your go-kart repaired free of charge. Call Murray at (800) 251-8007 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET any day.
Go-karts with a dot after the model number are not part of the recall.
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
The recalled bonded crank parts can separate and break, posing a crash hazard to consumers.
The mechanical disc brake calipers located on the front and rear of the e-bike can fail resulting in loss of control, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Incorrectly installed check valves and vent hoses can lead to fuel overflow, posing a fire hazard.
The tire bead can unseat from the rim and lead to rapid air loss in the tires, resulting in loss of control and posing a fall hazard.
The handlebar hooks on the recalled snowmobiles pose a puncture hazard and risk of serious injury if the rider’s body impacts the handlebar hook during a crash.
The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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