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Fire / OverheatingNovember 14, 2016CPSC #17711

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

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
9,900
Remedy
replacement

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

Hazard

The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Hammerhead Off-Road dealers nationwide from August 2009 through July 2016 for between $2,100 and $2,900.

Photos

Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150 fun-kartHammerhead Off-Road GTS 150 fun-kartHammerhead Off-Road GTS Platinum fun-kart
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