Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings

All models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings - 2.1 million in total - are subject to the recall, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents that "the swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it."

Officials said that if the swings are used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation.

There have been five such instances reported between 2012 and 2022, prompting the massive recall.

Parents have been advised to immediately remove the headrest by cutting the tether, and the body support insert from the seat pad, which should only be used for "awake-time activities." 

"Parents and caregivers should never use any inclined seated products, such as swings, gliders, soothers, and rockers, for infant sleep and should not leave infants in these products unsupervised, unrestrained, or with bedding material due to the risk of suffocation," CPSC officials said.

The Snuga Swing platform has a total of 21 models, which feature the same design with minor differences in fabric colors and toy accessories that swing front-to-back and side-to-side with degrees of rotation, two seat back positions and folds up for storage.

Swings subject to the recall include: 

• My Little Snugakitty Cradle 'n Swing with the product number BGB32
• My Little Snugabunny Swing Swing with the product number CCF38;
• My Little Snugabear Cradle 'n Swing Swing with the product number CHM56;
• My Little Snugabear Ballerina Cradle 'n Swing Swing with the product number CHM69;
• Safari Dreams Cradle 'n Swing Swing with the product number CHM76;
• Moonlight Meadow Swing Swing with the product number CHM78;
• Sweet Snugapuppy Swing Swing with the product number DRG43;
• Deluxe Swing- Surreal Serenity Swing with the product number FKL21;
• Sweet Snugamonkey Swing Swing with the product number GJB53;
• Blooming Flowers Swing Swing with the product number GKH44;
• Fawn Meadows Deluxe Swing Swing with the product number GNG38;
• Peek-a-boo Fox Swing Swing with the product number GNG40;
• Dots & Spots Puppy Swing Swing with the product number GVF83;
• Snow Leopard Swing Swing with the product number HBM23;
• Hearthstone Swing Swing with the product number HDY10;
• Baby Raccoon Swing Swing with the product number HGX49;
• My Little Snugabunny Cradle ‘n Swing Swing with the product number V0099;
• My Little Sweetie Deluxe Cradle ‘n Swing Swing with the product number W9510;
• My Little SnugaMonkey Cradle ‘n Swing Swing with the product number X7051;
• My Little Snugapuppy Cradle 'n Swing Swing with the product number X7345;
• My Little Snugabear Cradle 'n Swing Swing with the product number X7347.

Model numbers and names are printed on the underside of the swing motor housing.

"CPSC continues to urge consumers to place infants on their backs for sleep," officials advised. "The best place for an infant to sleep is on a firm, flat surface in a crib, bassinet, or play yard, with nothing but a fitted sheet. 

"Infants who fall asleep in an inclined or upright position should be moved to a safe sleep environment with a firm, flat surface such as a crib, bassinet, or play yard." 

Recalled swings were sold at Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart/Sam's Club, and Target nationwide from October 2010 through January 2024 for about $160.

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