Yamazuki Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Crash Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for ATVs
Description
This recall involves Yamazuki's QEASET or HOVERHEART-branded youth ATVs, model XW-A19. The 40-cubic centimeters, gasoline youth ATVs were sold in blue, pink, red, green camouflage and an American flag motif. "Yamazuki, Inc." and the model are printed on the identification plate located on the front left side of the vehicle's frame column.
Hazard
The recalled youth ATVs violate the mandatory safety standard for ATVs because the parking brakes fail to hold and the ATV's speed limiting device is not set to the restricted speed required for children ages six (6) and older, posing a crash hazard. Additionally, the ATVs are missing the required rear safety reflectors, reducing visibility of the youth ATV to other vehicles, posing a deadly crash hazard.
Reported Incidents
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled youth ATVs immediately and contact Yamazuki for a free repair kit, including shipping. The repair kit consists of replacement parking brake latches, rear safety reflectors, an owner's manual storage bag and repair tools.