CPSC, Manco Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair of Go-Karts

Official product recall notices and clearly labeled enforcement reference records.

Reference record — not a live warning · recall-notice · official-source

These one- and two-seat go-karts are powered by gasoline engines. They were sold under the Manco, Phoenix, Fox, Rattler and Coyote labels. Most have brush bars to protect riders from low tree branches and other foliage. The recall involves two groups of go-karts. The first group has black plastic deck covers over the rear axle and brake. Their serial numbers are within the following ranges: 1757022 through 1855821, and 3000010 through 3050632. The second group of go-karts have a cross-over jackshaft drive system. These go-karts have serial numbers lower than 1757022. All the go-karts have a black serial number on a silver label located on the floor pan immediately in front of the driver's seat.

Provider

CPSC — consumer recall notices

Source observed

8/14/2000, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Source updated

8/11/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Location

US

units

["About 91,000"]

hazards

["These go-karts have guards designed to help prevent entanglements, but riders' long hair or loose clothing still can become entangled in partially exposed rotating components behind the drivers' seats, causing death or serious injury."]

products

["Go-karts sold under the Manco, Phoenix, Fox, Rattler and Coyote labels"]

remedies

["Consumers should stop using these go-karts immediately and call Manco for a free repair kit with instructions for easy installation. Consumers also can contact any Manco dealer to get free installation of the repair kit."]

manufacturer

["Manco Products Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind."]

recall number

00163

consumer contact

For more information, call Manco at (800) 293-0795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.mancoprod.com/recall.htm

freshness minutes

180

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