CPSC Recall in 2012: Liberty Mountain Recalls VAUDE Kenta Child Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2012.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12237

Date: July 30, 2012

Product Name: Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers

Recall Description:

The seam in the backpack-style carrier's side strap can separate and cause a child in the carrier to fall.

Hazard Description:

The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard to the child in the carrier.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 300 in the United States and 100 in Canada

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.

Manufactured In:

Germany