Liberty Mountain VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers recall: Fall Hazard
Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Liberty Mountain VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers recalled?
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers
- Company
- VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany, Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Quantity
- About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada
- 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.
- Recall date
- July 31, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.