Urgent Recall of Fisher-Price Swings After Reports of Five Infant Deaths

An example of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swing that is being recalled. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP

Health Canada has issued a product hazard alert on a recall of infant swings manufactured by the U.S. toy company Fisher-Price due to a suffocation risk.

“As of October 7, 2024, the company has received 5 reports of deaths involving infants when the Fisher-Price Snuga Swing was used for sleep,” Health Canada said.

The recall, announced on Oct. 10, involves the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings across a dozen different models. These models and their corresponding numbers are:

• My Little Snugabunny™ Swing (CCF38)
• My Little Snugabear Cradle ‘n Swing (CHM56)
• My Little Snugabear Ballerina Cradle ‘n Swing (CHM69)
• Moonlight Meadow Swing (CHM78)
• Sweet Snugapuppy™ Swing (DRG43)
• Fawn Meadows Deluxe Swing (GNG38)
• Peek-a-boo Fox Swing (GNG40)
• Dots & Spots Puppy Swing (GVF83)
• My Little Snugabunny Cradle ‘n Swing (V0099)
• My Little Sweetie™ Deluxe Cradle ‘n Swing (W9510)
• My Little SnugaMonkey™ Cradle ‘n Swing (X7051)
• My Little Snugapuppy™ Cradle ‘n Swing (X7345)

“The swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it. 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,” Health Canada said in the recall summary.

The five reported deaths relate to products sold between 2012 and 2022 and involved infants aged 1 to 3 months when the swings were used for sleep. In most of the incidents, the infants were unrestrained and bedding materials were added to the product, Fisher-Price said in a statement.

The company noted that its “greatest concern and primary focus has always been the safety of the children who use our products,” which is why it has voluntarily recalled these swings.

Examples of recalled Fisher-Price Snuga Swing headrest and body support insert. Courtesy of CPSC

Consumers are urged to stop using the swings immediately, remove the headrest and body support insert from the seat pad, and contact Mattel, Fisher-Price’s parent company, for a partial refund, Health Canada said.

Similar recalls for Fisher-Price swings have been issued in the United States and Mexico. An estimated 2.1 million swings were sold in the United States, 99,000 in Canada, and 500 in Mexico, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The health department noted that under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, recalled products are prohibited from being resold, redistributed, or given away.

Health Canada has recalled other infant products due to health hazards. In late December, a national recall was issued for baby formula brand Enfamil’s “Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic” over concerns of possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, a type of bacteria that can cause severe infection and damage the central nervous system.