Fisher-Price has issued a recall for parts of more than 2 million infant swings in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico after reports of five infant deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned consumers about the serious suffocation risk associated with Fisher-Price's Snuga Swings.
The commission highlighted that all models of the Snuga Swings should not be used for sleep or have any bedding materials added. The headrest and seat pad body support insert of the swings can increase the risk of suffocation, according to the notice published on Thursday.
There have been five reported deaths of infants aged between 1 to 3 months old when the product was used for sleep. In most cases, bedding material was added to the swing, and the infants were unrestrained. These incidents occurred between 2012 and 2022.
Consumers are advised to immediately remove the headrest and body-support insert before continuing to use the swing. Fisher-Price is offering a $25 refund to consumers who destroy these parts of the product, with instructions available on Mattel's recall website.
CPSC Commissioner Richard L. Trumka Jr. criticized Fisher-Price for what he called a flawed recall, stating that the remedy provided is insufficient. Trumka urged consumers to get the refund and dispose of the product, emphasizing that it remains unsafe for infant sleep even after the so-called 'repair'.
The recall affects over 21 models of Snuga Swings sold at major retailers in North America between October 2010 and January 2024. Approximately 2.1 million swings were sold in the U.S., 99,000 in Canada, and 500 in Mexico. The swings were manufactured in China and Mexico and come in various colors and toy accessories.
This recall follows previous incidents involving Fisher-Price products like the 'Rock 'n Play' and 'Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers.' Trumka called on Fisher-Price to take more significant steps to ensure the safety of infants and prevent further tragedies.
