Model number check

MB165

Is MB165 recalled? Yes. Model number MB165 is listed in CPSC recall 10-304: Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts, announced July 15, 2010. Hazard: fire and burn.

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Recall 10-304, published July 15, 2010

Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts

What to check on the product label

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

MB165
Additional identifying details

The model number is located on the mini bikes' fenders and/or decorative fuel tank and on the go-carts' roll cage.

Which products are included?

This recall involved Baja Motorsports mini bikes with model numbers beginning with HT65, MB165, WR65, MB196, DB30, WR90 and DR90 and go-carts with model numbers BB65, SD65, DN65 and TR65. The model number is located on the mini bikes' fenders and/or decorative fuel tank and on the go-carts' roll cage. They both have black plastic gas caps.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard to consumers.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and go-carts and contact Baja Motorsports for a free replacement gas cap and to schedule a free repair of the fuel line and throttle cable.

Recall published
July 15, 2010
Units
About 308,000
Sold at / sales period
Various mini bike and go-cart retailers nationwide from November 2004 through June, 2010 for between $200 and $2000. They were also available from the following web sites: Costco.com; Amazon.com; toysrus.com; northerntool.com; sears.com; and kmart.com.

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