Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled July 31, 2012 · CPSC recall 12237 · Liberty Mountain

Hazard

The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves backpack-style child carriers sold under the Kenta and Kenta Plus model name. "VAUDE" is printed on the back and between the shoulder straps of the carrier. "Kenta" or "Kenta Plus" is printed on the lower back or hip belt of the carrier. The carriers were sold in black, red and brown and were designed for children up to 31 pounds.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled child carriers and return the product to an authorized VAUDE dealer for a replacement. Consumers can contact Liberty Mountain to locate an authorized VAUDE dealer.

Contact

For additional information, contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's websites at www.vaude.com or www.libertymountain.com

Product

Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers

Manufacturer(s)

VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany

Imported by

Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Retailers

Outdoor camping and climbing stores nationwide from January 2010 through May 2012 for about $150 for the Kenta and $170 for the Kenta Plus models.

Made in

Germany

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →