The Kalencom Corporation SARO Braided Crib Bumpers recall: Suffocation
The Kalencom Corporation Recalls SARO Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violates Federal Crib Bumper Ban
Why was The Kalencom Corporation SARO Braided Crib Bumpers recalled?
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 should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- SARO Braided Crib Bumpers
- Company
- The Kalencom Corporation, of New Orleans, Louisiana
- Quantity
- About 55
- Sold at
- MacroBaby, of Orlando, Florida and online at Kalencombaby.com and Target.com from May 2024 through October 2025 for about $60.
- Recall date
- January 8, 2026
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.