CPSC, Manco Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair of Go-Karts
CPSC recall 00163. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These go-karts have guards designed to help prevent entanglements, but riders' long hair or loose clothing still can become entangled in partially exposed rotating components behind the drivers' seats, causing death or serious injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these go-karts immediately and call Manco for a free repair kit with instructions for easy installation. Consumers also can contact any Manco dealer to get free installation of the repair kit.
CPSC recall 00163 has the recall date 14 Aug 2000. The notice names the firm Manco Products. The recall has about 91,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Go-Karts & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Manco Products has received a report of one death and two reports of serious injuries when teenage girls' long hair became entangled in the rotating components. It was reported that a 13-year-old girl from Idaho, died from a fractured neck when her hair got caught in the drive chain and sprocket of a go-kart she was driving. Another 13-year-old girl suffered a scalping injury, and a 16-year-old girl lost consciousness and suffered severe head trauma. |
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| Units | 91,000 |
| Description | These one- and two-seat go-karts are powered by gasoline engines. They were sold under the Manco, Phoenix, Fox, Rattler and Coyote labels. Most have brush bars to protect riders from low tree branches and other foliage. The recall involves two groups of go-karts. The first group has black plastic deck covers over the rear axle and brake. Their serial numbers are within the following ranges: 1757022 through 1855821, and 3000010 through 3050632. The second group of go-karts have a cross-over jackshaft drive system. These go-karts have serial numbers lower than 1757022. All the go-karts have a black serial number on a silver label located on the floor pan immediately in front of the driver's seat. |
| Product | Go-karts sold under the Manco, Phoenix, Fox, Rattler and Coyote labels, About 91,000, Go-Karts & Accessories |
| Sold at | Outdoor power equipment dealers; specialty, discount, hardware, automotive parts supply and agricultural supply stores; and motorcycle dealers sold the go-karts nationwide, from January 1983 through July 2000, for between $600 and $2,000. |
| Manufacturer | Manco Products Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 91,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Go-Karts & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Manco Products
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2002 | CPSC, Manco Products, Inc Announce Recall of ATVs |
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- CPSC recall notice 00163The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00163. https://recallregister.com/product/1991-cpsc-manco-products-inc-announce-recall-to-repair-of-go-karts/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00163 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Manco Products has received a report of one death and two reports of serious injuries when teenage girls' long hair became entangled in the rotating components. It was reported that a 13-year-old girl from Idaho, died from a fractured neck when her hair got caught in the drive chain and sprocket of a go-kart she was driving. Another 13-year-old girl suffered a scalping injury, and a 16-year-old girl lost consciousness and suffered severe head trauma.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Outdoor power equipment dealers; specialty, discount, hardware, automotive parts supply and agricultural supply stores; and motorcycle dealers sold the go-karts nationwide, from January 1983 through July 2000, for between $600 and $2,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00163?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 91,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Manco Products?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Manco Products. This recall is 1 of them.