The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·05205·Announced 2005-06-21

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

CPSC recalls about 10,000 Yerf-Dog Spiderbox go-karts because the suspension assembly can crack, causing loss of control and injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (suspension assembly cracking) that has resulted in reported injuries, including head and back injuries, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

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
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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