Safety regulator, AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc. Announce Recall of Go-Kart Seat Belts
Recall 01028 · Nov 13, 2000 · AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc.
1,150
units affected
1,150
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01028
- Date
- Nov 13, 2000
- Company
- AMSAFE Commercial Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,150
- Product
- Murray Outrage go-karts
- Product type
- Go-Karts & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall involves blue Murray Outrage go-karts with model number GT60102x92A or GT60304A, and manufacturing date codes from 00082 to 00147. The model number and date code are located on a decal behind the seat. "MURRAY" is written on the headrest of these go-karts. These go-karts are blue with neon-green pads on the brush bars. Go-karts with a dot after the model number are not part of the recall.
What can happen
The seatbelts on these go-karts can unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding these go-karts immediately. Call Murray for instructions on how to get your go-kart repaired free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- AMSAFE has not received any reports of injuries relating to this problem. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart and Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) stores nationwide sold these go-karts, from March 2000 through October 2000, for about $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled murray outrage go-karts?
Consumers should stop riding these go-karts immediately. Call Murray for instructions on how to get your go-kart repaired free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The seatbelts on these go-karts can unintentionally unlatch, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.
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.