CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The throttle that controls the go-kart engine can fail and not return the vehicle to idle speed, posing a loss of control hazard to the driver.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 2, 2006

Go-Karts Recalled for Repair Due to Loss of Control Hazard

The recall involves two-seat go-karts, Manco Blazer model 1050L-09 and Sunright International model RTV50-SK50, equipped with a 49 cc engine and an electric start. The go-karts were produced in several colors including red, green, blue, and yellow. The VIN number on the Manco go-karts is attached to the frame behind the seat back cushion. The VIN number on the Sunright go-karts is stamped on the side of the engine. The recalled go-karts contain one of the following VIN numbers: Manco: 1095292 through 1099782 Sunright: 04100017 through 05100771

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled go-karts immediately. Registered owners of the vehicles will be notified directly by Manco or Sunright. To schedule a free repair, consumers should call or visit the retail location where the go-karts were purchased.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Manco at (800) 643-7332 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Manco's Web site at www.mancopowersports.com Consumers can call Sunright toll-free at (888) 737-7488 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Sunright's Web site at www.sunright.net

Recall Details

Sold At
Manco go-karts were sold at retailers nationwide from November 2005 through December 2005 for about $900. Sunright go-karts were sold at other retailers in Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas from August 2005 through November 2005 from $900 to $1100.
Injuries
Sunright International and Manco Power Sports Inc. have received three reports of incidents in which the throttle did not return to idle speed, though no injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
06102

Product Information

Product Name
Manco Blazer Fun-Kart, Sunright International Go-Karts
Product Type
Go-Karts & Accessories
Number of Units
About 3,200
Imported By
Sunright International, of Norcross, Ga.
Distributed By
Manco Power Sports Inc. of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 643-7332
Website www.mancopowersports.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, contact Manco at (800) 643-7332 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Manco's Web site at www.mancopowersports.com. Consumers can call Sunright toll-free at (888) 737-7488 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Sunright's Web site at www.sunright.net