Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2016-11-14. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 9,900Units
2016-11-14Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves model year 2009 through 2015 Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150, GTS 150 and GTS Platinum fun-karts. The recalled fun-karts have two seats and a rear cargo rack and were sold in red, black, white, orange, blue and green. "GTS" is printed on the side cage and the hood of the GTS models and "Hammerhead" is printed on the hood of the GL models. Serial numbers are printed on the cross bar behind the seats. Model Year Model 2009 GTS 150 2010 GTS 150 2011 GTS 150 2011 GL 150 2012 GTS 150 2012 GL 150 2013 GTS 150 2013 GL 150 2014 GTS 150 2014 GL 150 2014 GTS Platinum 2015 GTS 150 2015 GL 150 2015 GTS Platinum
- The hazard
- The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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