Recall 02-222, published August 8, 2002
Briggs & Stratton Engines used on fun-karts
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
1362XXThe engine models included in the recall are: 5HP Model Series 1352XX - All Model Series 1352XX on fun-karts - Location of Model number is indicated by arrow in image FunPower Model Series 1362XX - Includes only 1362XX engines built on or before June 22, 1995 (950622XX).
Which products are included?
The recalled engines are used only on fun-karts, which look and ride like go-karts, but are for personal use. The engine models included in the recall are: 5HP Model Series 1352XX - All Model Series 1352XX on fun-karts - Location of Model number is indicated by arrow in image FunPower Model Series 1362XX - Includes only 1362XX engines built on or before June 22, 1995 (950622XX). Example: Model Type Date Code 136212 0615 A1 950622YB - Has a 2" tall plastic fuel cap. - Location of Model and Date Code number is indicated by arrow in image. The engines involved in this recall were manufactured in the United States.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.
- Brand
- Briggs & Stratton
- Recall published
- August 8, 2002
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 160,0000
- Sold at / sales period
- Briggs & Stratton sold the engines, between May 1992 and June 199,5 to fun-kart manufacturers such as Avenger Inc., Bob's Kart Shop, Brister Thunder Karts, Carter Brothers Manuf., Hamilton, Kartco Inc., Ken-Bar Manuf. Co., Manco Products Inc., T&D Metal Products Co., and U.S.A. Industries Inc. The engines were also sold separately to authorized distributors and dealers who may have resold them to consumers building homemade go-karts. Retail, specialty, and power equipment stores nationwide sold the fun-karts, from 1992 through 1997, for between $600 and $2,000.
