The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12237·Announced 2012-07-31

VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard

Liberty Mountain is recalling VAUDE Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers because a side strap seam can unravel, posing a fall hazard to children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is recalling VAUDE Kenta and Kenta Plus backpack-style child carriers. The recall involves approximately 300 units sold in the United States and 100 in Canada. The carriers, manufactured by VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG of Germany, were sold in black, red, and brown and were designed for children up to 31 pounds. They were sold at outdoor camping and climbing stores nationwide from January 2010 through May 2012 for approximately $150 for the Kenta model and $170 for the Kenta Plus model.

The recall is due to a fall hazard. The seam on the side strap can unravel, causing the strap to separate. VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled child carriers. They should return the product to an authorized VAUDE dealer for a replacement. Consumers can contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.vaude.com or www.libertymountain.com to locate an authorized dealer.

The recalled product

Product
Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers
Manufacturer
VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany
Category
Consumer Product — Child Carrier
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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