CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Fun-Kart Go-Karts

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-180

Date: May 19, 2005

Product Name: Carter Brothers Fun-Kart (Go-Kart)

Recall Description:

The recall includes one-seater models 1136-3020, 1136-3021, 1136-3420, 1136-3421, 1205-3020 and two-seater models 2336-3021, 2336-3022, 2336-5019, 2575-3020, 2575-3420, 2605-3416, 2605-3515, 2606-3016, 2606-3017, 2606-3416, 2606-3417, 2636-3016, 2636-3017, 2906-3015, 2906-3016, 2906-3017, 2906-4015, 2906-4016, 2906-4017, 2909-3015, 2909-3415, 2909-4015, 2910-3015, 2910-3016, 2910-3415, 2910-4015, 2910-4016, 2910-4415, 2911-4015, 2911-4016, 2946-3015, and 2946-3016. The model number and serial number is located under the seat (on the driver's side if two-seater). The Fun-Karts were produced in several colors to include red, black, blue, purple and green.

Hazard Description:

The wheel could separate from the go-kart, posing a roll-over hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 9,000

Incidents:

No injuries reported.

Sold At:

Carter Brothers dealers nationwide from April 2003 through March 2005 for between $900 and $2,900.

Manufactured In:

United States