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Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: November 14, 2016
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Summary

Hammerhead Off-Road has recalled approximately 9,900 GL 150, GTS 150, and GTS Platinum fun-karts from model years 2009 through 2015. The fuel tanks on these vehicles can crack, allowing fuel to leak out and creating a serious fire hazard. No injuries or incidents have been reported, but consumers should immediately stop using these karts until they are repaired. These vehicles were sold at Hammerhead Off-Road dealers nationwide between August 2009 and July 2016 for between $2,100 and $2,900.

Risk

The fuel tank is prone to cracking, which can lead to gasoline leaking onto the vehicle or the ground. This leakage creates an immediate risk of fire, which could cause serious burns or property damage.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled Hammerhead Off-Road fun-karts.
  2. Check your vehicle for the model name: 'GTS' is printed on the side cage and hood of GTS models, while 'Hammerhead' is printed on the hood of GL models. The karts were sold in red, black, white, orange, blue, and green.
  3. Locate your serial number on the cross bar behind the seats to confirm if your 2009-2015 model is affected.
  4. Contact Hammerhead Off-Road toll-free at 844-298-6528 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com to schedule a free replacement of the fuel tank.
  5. Visit www.hammerheadoffroad.com and click on 'Latest News' for additional information regarding this recall.
  6. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fun-karts and contact Hammerhead Off-Road to schedule a free replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Contact: Hammerhead Off-Road toll-free at 844-298-6528 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com or www.hammerheadoffroad.com and click on "Latest News" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Hammerhead Off-Road GTS 150 Fun-Kart (2009-2015)
Model:
GTS 150
Date Ranges: Sold August 2009 - July 2016
Product: Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150 Fun-Kart (2011-2015)
Model:
GL 150
Date Ranges: Sold August 2009 - July 2016
Product: Hammerhead Off-Road GTS Platinum Fun-Kart (2014-2015)
Model:
GTS Platinum
Date Ranges: Sold August 2009 - July 2016

Product Images

Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150 fun-kart

Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150 fun-kart

Hammerhead Off-Road GTS 150 fun-kart

Hammerhead Off-Road GTS 150 fun-kart

Hammerhead Off-Road GTS Platinum fun-kart

Hammerhead Off-Road GTS Platinum fun-kart

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17711
Status: Active
Sold By: Hammerhead Off-Road dealers nationwide from August 2009 through July 2016 for between $2,100 and $2,900.
Distributor: Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 9,900
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Contact: Hammerhead Off-Road toll-free at 844-298-6528 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com or www.hammerheadoffroad.com and click on "Latest News" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: November 14, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response