Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-07-31 · 12237
Hazards
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Recall
Number
12237
Date
2012-07-31
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
Germany
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.