Recall: Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

Club Car Recalls Golf Cars Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Golf cars

Units: About 600

Manufacturer: Club Car LLC, of Augusta, Ga.

Hazard: The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Club Car has received three reports of incidents involving fuel tank seams splitting. No injuries or fires have been reported.

Description: This recall involves following 2011 Precedent golf cars. The model and serial numbers are located above the passenger’s side floor board. “Club Car” is printed on the front of the golf cars.

Sold at: Authorized Club Car dealers nationwide from April 2011 through May 2011 for between $8,000 and $9,200.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and contact Club Car for a free inspection and replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the golf cars.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739 ext. 3580 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.clubcar.com