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Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Reported: November 14, 2016 Initiated: November 14, 2016 #17711

Product Description

This recall involves model year 2009 through 2015 Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150, GTS 150 and GTS Platinum fun-karts. The recalled fun-karts have two seats and a rear cargo rack and were sold in red, black, white, orange, blue and green. "GTS" is printed on the side cage and the hood of the GTS models and "Hammerhead" is printed on the hood of the GL models. Serial numbers are printed on the cross bar behind the seats. Model Year Model 2009 GTS 150 2010 GTS 150 2011 GTS 150 2011 GL 150 2012 GTS 150 2012 GL 150 2013 GTS 150 2013 GL 150 2014 GTS 150 2014 GL 150 2014 GTS Platinum 2015 GTS 150 2015 GL 150 2015 GTS Platinum

Reason for Recall

The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fun-karts and contact Hammerhead Off-Road to schedule a free replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Details

Units Affected
About 9,900
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Hammerhead-Off-Road-Recalls-Fun-Karts

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves model year 2009 through 2015 Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150, GTS 150 and GTS Platinum fun-karts. The recalled fun-karts have two seats and a rear cargo rack and were sold in red, black, white, orange, blue and green. "GTS" is printed on the side cage and the hood of the GTS models and "Hammerhead" is printed on the hood of the GL models. Serial numbers are printed on the cross bar behind the seats. Model Year Model 2009 GTS 150 2010 GTS 150 2011 GTS 150 2011 GL 150 2012 GTS 150 2012 GL 150 2013 GTS 150 2013 GL 150 2014 GTS 150 2014 GL 150 2014 GTS Platinum 2015 GTS 150 2015 GL 150 2015 GTS Platinum. Recalled by Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas. Units affected: About 9,900.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fun-karts and contact Hammerhead Off-Road to schedule a free replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 14, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17711.

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