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

Recall 17-711 · November 14, 2016 · Hammerhead Off-Road

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
17-711 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 14, 2016
Brand
Hammerhead Off-Road
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Fun-karts
Hazard
Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 9,900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
November 14, 2016

What 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

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Fun-karts · About 9,900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Hammerhead Off-Road dealers nationwide from August 2009 through July 2016 for between $2,100 and $2,900.; Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas.

Consumer contact

Hammerhead Off-Road toll-free at 844-298-6528 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com or www.hammerheadoffroad.com and click on "Latest News" for more information.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Fun-karts (About 9,900 units). This recall involves model year 2009 through 2015 Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150, GTS 150 and GTS Platinum fun-karts.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 14, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.