CPSC recall · Reported November 14, 2016
Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas recalled This recall involves model year 2009 through 2015 Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150, GTS 150 and….
Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas in November 14, 2016. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #17711 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard..
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- agency class
- November 14, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17711 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, 6 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
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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17711 |
| Date reported | November 14, 2016 |
| Date initiated | November 14, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas |
| Affected scope | About 9,900 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled fun-karts and contact Hammerhead Off-Road to schedule a free replacement of …
- Check the recall number (17711) 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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