Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12237 · announced July 31, 2012 · Vaude Sport Gmbh & Company Kg · 300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.