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5/6/97

Go-Karts

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), six go-kart manufacturers are recalling for repair over l22,000 go-karts with exposed rear axles. Riders can be seriously injured or killed if their long hair or clothing becomes entangled in the rotating rear axle. Since July l996, CPSC and two manufacturers have announced recalls for repair of about 305,000 go-karts with this entanglement hazard. The manufacturers participating in this recall have identified other go-karts with this same potential hazard. (The one-and two-seat go-karts are powered by gasoline engines. All go-karts with an exposed rear axle are involved in this repair program. ) Consumers should stop using these go-karts immediately and contact the appropriate manufacturer to receive a free axle guard kit with instructions for easy installation. If consumers aren’t sure of the go-kart manufacturer or have questions, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638 2772