Carter Brothers Recalls Fun-Kart Go-Karts Due to Wheel Separation Hazard
Carter Brothers is recalling approximately 9,000 Fun-Kart go-karts because a wheel could separate, posing a roll-over hazard. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (wheel separation) posing a roll-over hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 9,000 Fun-Kart go-karts. The recall involves one-seater and two-seater models sold at Carter Brothers dealers nationwide between April 2003 and March 2005 for prices ranging from $900 to $2,900. The specific model numbers affected are listed in the official recall notice, and the model and serial numbers are located under the seat.
The recall is being conducted because a wheel could separate from the go-kart, which poses a roll-over hazard. The company has reported that no injuries have occurred as a result of this defect.
Consumers should stop using the recalled Fun-Karts immediately. Registered owners will be notified directly by Carter Brothers. Consumers can also call or visit their local Carter Brothers dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, consumers can contact Carter Brothers at (800) 523-5278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit their website at www.carterbro.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Carter Brothers Fun-Kart (Go-Kart)
- Category
- Consumer Product — Go-Karts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 9,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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