Yerf-Dog Go-Karts Recalled Due to Suspension Assembly Cracking Hazard

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. are recalling about 10,000 one- and two-seater model Yerf-Dog Spiderbox series go-karts. The recalled go-karts feature full suspension and 150cc engines. The specific models and date codes affected are: Model 3206 (July 20, 2004 through March 4, 2005), Model 4209 (July 20, 2004 through February 18, 2005), Model 42092 (July 20, 2004 through November 22, 2004), Model 42093 (August 9, 2004 through November 19, 2004), and Model 42101 (July 28, 2004 through October 12, 2004). Date codes and model numbers are located on a plate attached to the engine casing.

The suspension assembly on these go-karts can crack, which may cause the rider to lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer has received five reports of the suspension assembly cracking and causing the rider to lose control. These incidents resulted in reports of bruises and head and back injuries.

The go-karts were sold at Yerf-Dog dealers nationwide from July 2004 through May 2005 for between $1,500 and $1,800. FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should not use the recalled go-karts if they have not been repaired. For more information, consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

The recalled product

Product

Yerf-Dog Go-Karts

Manufacturer

FF Acquisition Wheeled Goods Corp. of West Point, Miss.

Category

Consumer Product — Go-Karts

Hazard

• loss-of-control
• structural-failure
• injury

Affected units

10,000

Distribution

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