The Consumer Product Safety Commission Monday announced the recall of 91,000 go-karts and the Food and Drug Administration warned Rich's MSM Eye & Ear Drops may be contaminated with yeast and a bacteria that can cause sight-threatening injuries.

The go-karts manufactured by Manco Products Inc. of Fort Wayne, Ind., have guards that are supposed to prevent hair and loose clothing from becoming entangled in rotating parts. However at least one 13-year-old girl has died and two other teenagers suffered serious injuries when hair became entangled in the cart's drive chain and sprocket.

The one- and two-seat go-karts are powered by gasoline engines and were sold under the Manco, Phoenix, Fox, Rattler and Coyote labels.

The recall involves two groups of vehicles. One has black plastic deck covers over the rear axle and brakes and carries serial numbers ranging from 1757022 through 1855821, and 3000010 through 3050632. The second group has a cross-over jackshaft drive system and carries serial numbers below 1757022.

Rich Distributing of Portland, Ore., voluntarily recalled its eye and ear drops because they may be contaminated with yeast and the sight-threatening bacteria Pseudomonas. The FDA said it is unclear exactly where the drops were distributed. The drops come in one-ounce containers and were sold over the Internet and at retail outlets nationwide.

Consumers who have used the drops are advised to contact their doctors.

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