Babyletto recliners recalled for overheating risk
More than 9,000 Babyletto recliners are being recalled after dozens of overheating reports. Here’s how to check if yours is affected.
If you’ve been using a Babyletto Kiwi recliner for feedings, naps, or bedtime stories, here’s what you need to know.
Bexco Enterprises has issued a recall of about 9,030 Babyletto Kiwi Electronic Recliner and Swivel Gliders with USB ports due to an overheating hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the USB module located in the arm of the chair can overheat, smoke, or spark, creating a risk of injury.
So far, 37 incidents have been reported, including one minor injury. No fires or property damage have been reported.
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What products are affected?
The recall includes Babyletto Kiwi Electronic Recliner and Glider chairs with two USB charging ports. These chairs are fabric-covered, measure about 29 inches wide by 36 inches deep and 41 inches high, and weigh approximately 125 pounds.
A wide variety of color and fabric combinations are included in the recall, including:
- Almond Teddy Loop with Light Wood Base (SKU: M11288ATLB)
- Latte Teddy Loop with Dark Wood Base (M11288LTDB)
- Olive Boucle with Light Wood Base (M11288OBLB)
- Performance Grey Eco-Weave (M11288PGEW)
- Performance Cream Eco-Weave (M11288PCMEW)
- Performance Frost Eco-Twill with Light Wood Base (M11288PFETLB)
- Performance Beach Eco-Weave (M11288PBEW)
- Performance Navy Eco-Twill (M11288PVET)
- Performance Natural Eco-Twill with Light Wood Base (M11288PNETLB)
- Ivory Boucle with Gold Base (M11288WBG)
Affected chairs can be identified by SKU and batch number printed on a white label under the footrest. You can find the full list of batch numbers at babylettorecall.com.
Where the chairs were sold
The chairs were sold online through Babyletto.com, Amazon, Babylist, Target, Pottery Barn Kids, Wayfair, and Crate Kids, as well as other websites between May 2023 and February 2025 for about $800.
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What to do if you have one
Consumers should stop using the USB ports immediately and contact Babyletto to receive a free repair kit that disables the USB module. The chair can still be used for reclining and gliding after the USB ports are deactivated.
To register for the repair kit, visit: babylettorecall.com
You can also email kiwi.recall@babyletto.com or call 866-621-9483 (Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. PT).
Once the repair is complete, Babyletto recommends disposing of the original USB module in your household trash.
A quick response can help keep your nursery safe
No fires have been reported, and only one minor injury has occurred—but taking action quickly ensures your baby’s environment remains safe. For more recall information, visit cpsc.gov.
