Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
USLiberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Liberty-Mountain-Recalls-VAUDE-Kenta-Child-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12237.12237.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier. |
| Injuries › Name | VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers |
| Products › Type | Baby Carriers |
| Products › Category I D | 67549 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1102 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | 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 | 2012-07-31T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12237 |
| Manufacturers › Name | VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/vaude-child-carriers-kenta-and-kenta-plus |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |
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