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CPSC recall · Reported August 8, 2002

CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts

Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Recall #
02222
Affected scope
About 160,0000
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Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. recalled The recalled engines are used only on fun-karts, which look and ride like go-karts, but a….

CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts was recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. in August 8, 2002. Reason: Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consum…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratt…. Verify recall #02222 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consum….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02222 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 02222
Date reported August 8, 2002
Date initiated August 8, 2002
Recalling firm Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.
Affected scope About 160,0000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.. Units affected: About 160,0000.
Why was this product recalled?
Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 8, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02222.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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