The Kalencom Corporation Recalls SARO Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violates Federal Crib Bumper Ban
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The recalled padded crib bumpers violate the federal ban on crib bumpers because they can obstruct an infant's breathing, posing a risk of serious injury or death, due to suffocation. This creates an unsafe sleeping environment for infants. Padded crib bumpers are banned by the federal Safe Sleep for Babies Act.
What parents need to know
The Kalencom Corporation is recalling SARO Braided Crib Bumpers. These products are designed to be placed inside a crib.
The recall is due to a risk of serious injury or death from suffocation. The crib bumpers violate a federal ban because they can block an infant's breathing, creating an unsafe sleeping environment.
If you have these crib bumpers, please stop using them immediately. You should check the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a refund.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26169
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 55
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the crib bumpers immediately and request a full refund in one of the following ways: For SARO Braided Crib Bumpers purchased in store at MacroBaby in Orlando, Florida, consumers should return the item to the store for a refund. For SARO Braided Crib Bumpers purchased online, consumers should email [email protected] with the subject line "Crib Bumper Recall - Refund Request" and include name and phone number, along with a photo showing the crib bumper cut in half as proof of destruction.
- Product description
- This recall involves SARO Braided Crib Bumpers, Model 1374. The crib bumpers were sold in salmon, gray and mint colors. "Ref. 1374" is printed on a tag sewn into the crib bumpers and on a tag attached to the product packaging.
- Products and models
- SARO Braided Crib Bumpers
- Sold at
- MacroBaby, of Orlando, Florida and online at Kalencombaby.com and Target.com from May 2024 through October 2025 for about $60.
- Consumer contact
- The Kalencom Corporation toll-free at 800-344-6699 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.kalencombaby.com/recall, or www.kalencombaby.com and click on the recall tab for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.