Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards

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Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150 fun-kart

Recall date: November 14, 2016
Recall number: 17-711
Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150 fun-kart

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Fun-karts
Hazard:
The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
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 Details

Units:
About 9,900
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

Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Remedy:
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.
Sold At:
Hammerhead Off-Road dealers nationwide from August 2009 through July 2016 for between $2,100 and $2,900.
Importer(s):
Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Distributor(s):
Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Manufactured In:
China

Source:: DeTech

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