The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·96167·Announced 1996-07-16

Manco Fox go-karts recalled to repair exposed rear axles

Manco Products is recalling approximately 300,000 go-karts to repair exposed rear axles that can entangle hair or clothing, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that one child died and two others were seriously injured, which meets the rubric criterion for a score of 5 (Critical) due to known fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Manco Products Inc. is recalling approximately 300,000 go-karts with exposed rear axles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected models include Manco Fox, Manco, Manco Phoenix, and Manco Sears go-karts. These one- and two-seat gasoline-powered vehicles were sold nationwide from January 1972 through June 1996 for approximately $600 to $2,000.

The recall is necessary because riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long, loose hair or clothing becomes entangled on the rotating rear axle. The source text notes that one child died and two others were seriously injured in incidents involving Manco go-karts, with the children ranging in age from eight to 11 years old.

Consumers should stop using the recalled go-karts immediately. To determine if a go-kart is involved, consumers should stand behind the kart with the engine off and push it by hand; if the axle connecting the two rear wheels rotates, the go-kart is subject to the recall. Consumers should contact Manco at (800) 293-0795 to receive a free axle guard kit with installation instructions, or contact their dealer for free installation.

The recalled product

Product
Manco Fox go-karts
Manufacturer
Western Auto
Category
Consumer Product — Go-Karts
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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