CPSC, Briggs & Stratton Announce Recall of Engines Used on Fun Kart Type Go-Karts
CPSC recall 02222. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Fuel from the engine can spill out, if the fun-kart overturns, posing serious fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the fun-karts immediately and contact a local Briggs & Stratton dealer for a free engine repair.
CPSC recall 02222 has the recall date 8 Aug 2002. The notice names the firm Briggs & Stratton. The recall has about 1,600,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Go-Karts & Accessories.
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| Incidents and injuries | Briggs & Stratton has received nine reports of incidents involving fun-karts that overturned and caught fire, including four consumers who suffered burns. |
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| Units | 1,600,000 |
| Description | The recalled engines are used only on fun-karts, which look and ride like go-karts, but are for personal use. The engine models included in the recall are: 5HP Model Series 1352XX - All Model Series 1352XX on fun-karts - Location of Model number is indicated by arrow in image FunPower Model Series 1362XX - Includes only 1362XX engines built on or before June 22, 1995 (950622XX). Example: Model Type Date Code 136212 0615 A1 950622YB - Has a 2" tall plastic fuel cap. - Location of Model and Date Code number is indicated by arrow in image. The engines involved in this recall were manufactured in the United States. |
| Product | Engines used on fun-karts, About 160,0000, Go-Karts & Accessories |
| Sold at | Briggs & Stratton sold the engines, between May 1992 and June 199,5 to fun-kart manufacturers such as Avenger Inc., Bob's Kart Shop, Brister Thunder Karts, Carter Brothers Manuf., Hamilton, Kartco Inc., Ken-Bar Manuf. Co., Manco Products Inc., T&D Metal Products Co., and U.S.A. Industries Inc. The… |
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,600,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 37%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Go-Karts & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Briggs & Stratton
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2018 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Risk of Injury |
| 23 Jul 2015 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury |
| 5 Mar 2013 | Briggs & Stratton Recalls Ariens Compact Snow Blowers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 18 Jun 2007 | Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard |
| 3 Feb 2000 | Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton |
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- CPSC recall notice 02222The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02222. https://recallregister.com/product/2193-cpsc-briggs-stratton-announce-recall-of-engines-used-on-fun-kart-type/. 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 02222 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Briggs & Stratton has received nine reports of incidents involving fun-karts that overturned and caught fire, including four consumers who suffered burns.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Briggs & Stratton sold the engines, between May 1992 and June 199,5 to fun-kart manufacturers such as Avenger Inc., Bob's Kart Shop, Brister Thunder Karts, Carter Brothers Manuf., Hamilton, Kartco Inc., Ken-Bar Manuf. Co., Manco Products Inc., T&D Metal Products Co., and U.S.A. Industries Inc. The…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02222?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 160,0000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States