Article: Safety warning issued on Chinese ATV.

Byline: Steve Hirsch

Jun. 6--The government yesterday warned that children could be injured or killed because of major defects in an all-terrain vehicle produced in China.

The Kazuma Meerkat 50 Youth All-Terrain Vehicle, imported by Kazuma Pacific Inc., of Stafford, Texas, has no front brakes, no parking brake and is missing a neutral indicator light.

In addition, the vehicle can be started in gear and the owner's manual does not contain complete information on its operation and maintenance, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which is in charge of product recalls but not auto.

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