CPSC2012-07-31
Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany
Hazard
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Remedy
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.
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.
Affected count
About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada
Injuries reported
VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Liberty-Mountain-Recalls-VAUDE-Kenta-Child-Carriers-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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