CPSC recall · Reported January 8, 2026
The Kalencom Corporation Recalls SARO Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violates Federal Crib Bumper Ban
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 suffocat…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves SARO Braided Crib Bumpers, Model 1374. The crib bumpers were sold in….
The Kalencom Corporation Recalls SARO Braided Crib Bumpers Due to Risk of Serious Injury … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 8, 2026. Reason: The recalled padded crib bumpers violate the federal ban on crib bumpers because they can obstruct an infant'…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the crib bumpers immediately and request a full refund in one…. Verify recall #26169 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled padded crib bumpers violate the federal ban on crib bumpers because they can obstruct an infant'….
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- January 8, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26169 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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 info@kalencom.com 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26169 |
| Date reported | January 8, 2026 |
| Date initiated | January 8, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 55 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the crib bumpers immediately and request a full refund in one of the following ways: For SARO Braided…
- Check the recall number (26169) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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