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.
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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- August 8, 2002
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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
| 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 |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
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.
- Check the recall number (02222) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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