CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2193.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2193.
Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Briggs & Stratton Sold The Engines, Between May 1992 And June 199,5 To Fun-kart Manufacturers Such As Avenger Inc., Bob's Kart Shop, Brister Thunder Karts, Carter Brothers Manuf., Hamilton, Kartco Inc., Ken-bar Manuf. Co., Manco Products Inc., T&d Metal Products Co., And U.s.a. Industries Inc. The Engines Were Also Sold Separately To Authorized Distributors And Dealers Who May Have Resold Them To Consumers Building Homemade Go-karts. Retail, Specialty, And Power Equipment Stores Nationwide Sold The Fun-karts, From 1992 Through 1997, For Between $600 And $2,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2193.
Consumers can contact Briggs & Stratton at (800) 274-4485 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or log on to the company's website at www.briggsandstratton.com to arrange for the free repair or to find a local dealer.
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Briggs & Stratton Sold The Engines, Between May 1992 And June 199,5 To Fun-kart Manufacturers Such As Avenger Inc., Bob's Kart Shop, Brister Thunder Karts, Carter Brothers Manuf., Hamilton, Kartco Inc., Ken-bar Manuf. Co., Manco Products Inc., T&d Metal Products Co., And U.s.a. Industries Inc. The Engines Were Also Sold Separately To Authorized Distributors And Dealers Who May Have Resold Them To Consumers Building Homemade Go-karts. Retail, Specialty, And Power Equipment Stores Nationwide Sold The Fun-karts, From 1992 Through 1997, For Between $600 And $2,000. Recall FAQ
Briggs & Stratton Sold The Engines, Between May 1992 And June 199,5 To Fun-kart Manufacturers Such As Avenger Inc., Bob's Kart Shop, Brister Thunder Karts, Carter Brothers Manuf., Hamilton, Kartco Inc., Ken-bar Manuf. Co., Manco Products Inc., T&d Metal Products Co., And U.s.a. Industries Inc. The Engines Were Also Sold Separately To Authorized Distributors And Dealers Who May Have Resold Them To Consumers Building Homemade Go-karts. Retail, Specialty, And Power Equipment Stores Nationwide Sold The Fun-karts, From 1992 Through 1997, For Between $600 And $2,000. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts. The notice was published on August 8, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,600,000 units are potentially affected.