Customers highly value the Phantom Electric Go-Kart, but some have experienced issues. Several customers reported problems with the steering mechanism, making it difficult to control the go-kart's direction. Concerns were also raised regarding the sensitivity of the seat sensor, causing unintended acceleration. These issues detract from the overall user experience.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
DO NOY BUY! Total garbage!
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This product is absolutely NOT reliable. I have gone through a replacement already and the new hoverkart that I received only lasted a few days. Customer service is terrible. It takes weeks to get them to actually acknowledge receiving the information you submitted multiple times. Amazing that Best Buy carries products from this company.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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Dear BellMr,
Thank you for sharing your experience with our Jetson Phantom. It is important for us to hear first-hand from valued customers like yourself while we strive to improve our practices as we grow. Although we do our best to respond to inquiries within 24-48, delays in the warranty process can occur when information needed to move forward is missing. To avoid the back and forth of e-mails or phones calls, our site provides folks with a neat form listing all the needed information to complete a claim. When a needed piece of information is missing from the form, customers are prompted with a message on what to include to proceed. More information on this can be found here https://ridejetson.com/pages/warranty-claim
Cons mentioned:
Seat sensor, Steering
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Fun while it works...
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Bought this for my daughter for Christmas and she absolutely loved it... for about 3 months. It no longer works right. The seat sensor detects her hovering over it while she is getting on and if one of the handles is barely out of place, it will take off from underneath her. It will also take off as if the handle is being pushed down, while no one is on it. It doesn't steer right and will turn off at random times. Waste of $250. If I can update this review, I will add video.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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Hi KJolli,
Our Jetson Phantom is built to last way longer than 3 months. Rest assured that If your daughter is having issues, our team is available 7 days a week to help get her riding again. This includes providing troubleshooting and or repairs/ replacement devices under warranty. The issue described can most likely be solved with a reset. Much like computers and other electronics, our Jetson Phantom requires the occasional reset.
Please use these steps to recalibrate your Phantom:
1. Make sure the device is off and on a flat surface
2. Hold the power button in until you hear beeping and lights begin to flash.
3. Next restart your device to test before riding again.
*Keep in mind that you may need to recalibrate up to 3 times to fully reset the device.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
One problem
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Over all this a a great product to give your kid for Christmas. It is really fun but, it did come with a problem. Whenever my son played with it outside it would keep turning on and off. Within a week, one of the sides stopped working entirely outside. But, indoors it does work perfectly fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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Your Jetson is backed by our 1 year manufacturing warranty, so if you're having these issues, we've got your back. So that we may obtain your proof of purchase and serial number info, kindly submit a warranty claim https://ridejetson.com/pages/warranty-claim
Cons mentioned:
Seat sensor
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broke within the first month!
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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Very janky parts and build. My son rode it 4 times and the seat back snapped (he is small!) and now the entire kart won’t charge fully. Huge waste of money and will never buy from this company again!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Have you tried reaching out to our support team? We would really like to learn more about what happened here and get your son riding safely again. Please click this link to reach our support team https://support.ridejetson.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002135631-Warranty
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lots of fun
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this for my 10 year old grandson. He is having a blast with it. It went together easily and is very sturdy. I only gave it 4 stars because it's prone to tip when turning if you're going to fast. It's much better than a hover board with a go-kart attachment. I highly recommend this. Even my 22 year old daughter has a blast on it. It's really fun for all ages.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Steering
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Fun while it works
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I did not want to give this 1 star, but it stops working without cause and there is no way to steer it when it doesn't work so I have to wreck or put my feet down which hurts. Also the left side is more powerful than the right which could just be mine. It is fun, but too easily broken to pay 250 bucks for it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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Hi jjthe1andonly,
Thank you for your detailed feedback on our Phantom JetKart. We will be sure to use your insights and experience in order to improve our practices. It sounds like your Phantom may have an internal defect as the product should last much longer. Rest assured our products are backed by a 1-year warranty for any rare but possible manufacturer defects. To get your claim started immediately, please click here https://ridejetson.com/pages/warranty-claim
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Horrible Experience
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When the package was delivered, all the parts were not in box. Called and emailed company many times without success. Finally was able to get someone to call me back after I sent a threatening email. They were suppose to send the missing part, but that never happened
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun Go Cart
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My grandson went bananas! Goes pretty fast and the hoover lights are cool night
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A fun product
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Well built product that is fun to ride. Long battery life as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun lil guy
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Bought this for my son for christmas and I think I have used it waaaaay more than he has. Sure I might be a tad over the recommended weight allowance, however this lil guy still churns out some decent speed for me to enjoy a quick tool around the block. Buy it and enjoy
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Steering
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
I want a full refund!
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You would assume that when you spend $250 on a product it would last longer than 1 month, especially because the product was not used on a daily basis. The steering does not work and even after re-calibrating it several times all you can do is spin in circles or crash. I am extremely frustrated by the waste of money and will never purchase another product by Jetson.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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Rest assured your purchase comes with a full year of Jetson warranty support. We agree your product shouldn't be experiencing this issue and would love the chance to make things right. You can click here to expedite the warranty process. https://ridejetson.com/pages/contact-us We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great toy, my son goes nutz on it.
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My wife was hesitant at first. We strapped a helmet on him and we can't get him off. Battery has great life and he learned how to drive it instantly. With the foot adjustment, he can use it for a few years.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SO MUCH FUN!!!
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This jetkart is so much fun to ride, doesnt take long to fully charge and goes pretty fast too!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun!!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this on sale- and just as described- fun and part of the future. It’s basically a go kart on rockets!! Fun Fun Fun
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Fun but does not las
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Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We bought 3of these for our grandchildren, they had so much fun at first until they would be going fast and the cart would just stop suddenly throwing them out of cart!
We tried to reboot them but doesn’t work, kids are so sad!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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We're sorry to hear about your grandkids' Phantom and would love to get them riding safely again. Please click here so we can learn more about your experience.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the Jetson - Phantom Electric Go-Kart - Black is very fun to ride
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Broke after a few weeks/ No customer Service At Je
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After a few weeka of use the right side quit working. Have been trying to get any answers from Jetson (Manufacturer). Cool concept but just an expensive misktake.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Jetson Bike
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Rest assured your Jetson Phantom is backed by a full year of limited warranty support. Please allow 24-48 hrs for a response to your customer service request. If you would like to expedite this process, customers can click this link to file a warranty claim directly without speaking to an agent. https://ridejetson.com/pages/warranty-claim
Cons mentioned:
Seat sensor
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Dangerous
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Seat sensor is to sensitive causing the unit to drive itself. My daughter hert herself by simply getting off and the gocart starting reversing by itself.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Wrong Impression
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I put a low review on this because we returned it. It wasn’t what we thought it was. We were under the impression that the two parts could be removed from each other & used as one part of wanted. This was not the case. It was only one working piece. It was not what we wanted.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great adult toy
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good get around kart. Son uses it for quick runs to the store and for his fishing trips. No problems.