Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12237. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 12237 has the recall date 31 Jul 2012. The notice names the firm VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG. The recall has about 300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Baby Carriers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 300 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers, About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada, Baby Carriers |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG, of Germany |
| Importer | Liberty Mountain |
| Made in | Germany |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Baby Carriers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name VAUDE Sport GmbH & Company KG
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12237The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12237. https://recallregister.com/product/1102-liberty-mountain-recalls-vaude-kenta-child-carriers-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12237 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
VAUDE has received two reports of the side strap separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12237?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12237?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada