Hauck Fun For Kids Recalls Go-Karts Due to Laceration and Collision Hazards
Recall 18150 · May 8, 2018 · Hauck Fun For Kids
26,300
units affected
26,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18150
- Date
- May 8, 2018
- Company
- Hauck Fun For Kids
- Units affected
- 26,300
- Product
- Hauck Nerf® Battle Racer go-karts
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the Nerf® Battle Racers, a four-wheel pedal powered go-kart for children ages 4 to 10. The "Nerf" logo can be found on each side of the go-kart and is etched into the black seat. The wheels are black and orange. It measures approximately 50 inches long by 27 inches high by 24 inches wide. The model number T91869, and the date of manufacture is printed on a white sticker located on the underside of the seat. Only go-karts with a date of manufacture between 01/2016 and 03/2017 are being recalled.
What can happen
The steering wheel on the go-kart can detach, break or crack while in use, posing a laceration and/or collision hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled go-karts and contact Hauck for a new steering wheel.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hauck has received 639 reports in the United States of the steering wheel detaching, breaking or cracking with one resulting in a laceration to a child's face requiring stitches and one resulting in a minor scrape to a child's chest.
- Sold at
- Orsheln Farm, Shopko, Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Fingerhut.com between January 2016 and March 2017 for between $200 and $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hauck nerf® battle racer go-karts?
Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled go-karts and contact Hauck for a new steering wheel.
What is the hazard?
The steering wheel on the go-kart can detach, break or crack while in use, posing a laceration and/or collision hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.