The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·02222·Announced 2002-08-08

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Fun-Kart Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Briggs & Stratton is recalling approximately 160,000 engines used on fun-karts because fuel can spill if the vehicle overturns, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically four consumers who suffered burns from fires caused by fuel spills, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Briggs & Stratton Corp. is recalling approximately 160,000 engines used on fun-kart type go-karts. The affected engines are the 5HP Model Series 1352XX and FunPower Model Series 1362XX (built on or before June 22, 1995). These engines were manufactured in the United States and sold between May 1992 and June 1995 to fun-kart manufacturers and authorized distributors.

The recall is being issued because fuel from the engine can spill out if the fun-kart overturns, which poses serious fire and burn hazards to consumers. Briggs & Stratton has received nine reports of incidents involving fun-karts that overturned and caught fire, including four consumers who suffered burns.

Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair. The company can be reached at (800) 274-4485 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or via their website at www.briggsandstratton.com.

The recalled product

Product
Engines used on fun-karts
Manufacturer
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Go-Karts & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
1,600,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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