Fisher-Price Issues Recall for More Than 2 Million Baby Swings Following 5 Reported Deaths
More than 2 million baby swings are being recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price after five infant fatalities were reported over the past decade.
On Thursday, Oct. 10, the CPSC announced a recall affecting “all models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings,” with approximately 2.1 million units sold in the U.S. since 2010. A total of 99,000 swings were sold in Canada, along with approximately 500 in Mexico, according to the recall information.
“Between 2012 and 2022, there have been reports of five deaths involving infants 1 to 3 months of age when the product was used for sleep,” the release stated.
It added, “In most of those incidents, the infants were unrestrained and bedding materials were added to the product.”
#RECALL: More than 2 million Fisher-Price Snuga Infant Swings, all models, due to suffocation hazard; 5 deaths reported. Get repair and partial refund. CONTACT: Fisher-Price toll-free at 855-853-6224, https://t.co/qcX9yJpqVH or https://t.co/4rF8VWXRpyhttps://t.co/T4GWSPabff pic.twitter.com/QGkz4zS02s
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) October 10, 2024
The CPSC and Fisher-Price announced a recall, citing a “suffocation hazard.” They emphasized that the swing is not intended for sleep and that bedding materials should not be added.
“If the product is used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation,” per the recall, which added, “Consumers should immediately remove both the headrest (by cutting the tether) and the body support insert from the seat pad before continuing to use the swing for awake-time activities.”
The recall covers almost twenty model numbers and also encompasses “any replacement seat pad for the listed Product Numbers/SKUs.”
The swings were priced around $160 and were available at Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Target from October 2010 until January 2024, according to the recall.
“Consumers should immediately remove both the headrest (by cutting the tether) and the body support insert from the seat pad before continuing to use the swing,” it added. “Fisher-Price will provide a $25 refund to consumers who remove and destroy the headrest and body support insert.”
The recall directed users to service.mattel.com for guidance, stating, “Consumers should review Safe Sleep – Cribs and Infant Products | CPSC.gov for more information about safe sleep for infants in crib and infant products.”