Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12237 · Jul 31, 2012 · Liberty Mountain
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12237
- Date
- Jul 31, 2012
- Company
- Liberty Mountain
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers
- Product type
- Baby Carriers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
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.
What can happen
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kenta and kenta plus child carriers?
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.
What is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.