Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-07-31). Hazards: fall. About 300 units in the US and 100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12237 |
| Published | 2012-07-31 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Baby Carriers |
| Products | Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers |
| Firm named in the title | Liberty Mountain |
| Firms | VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany (manufacturer); Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Units (Canada) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
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
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.
Incidents and injuries
VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- VAUDE Child Carriers Kenta and Kenta Plus (Health Canada)
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