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

The recall, announced on October 10, includes the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings in twelve 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)

According to Health Canada, in the recall summary, “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.”

The five reported deaths are linked to products sold between 2012 and 2022, involving infants aged 1 to 3 months when the swings were used for sleep. In most cases, the infants were unrestrained and bedding materials were added to the product, as stated by Fisher-Price in a statement.

Similar recalls for Fisher-Price swings have been issued in the United States and Mexico. It is estimated that 2.1 million swings were sold in the United States, 99,000 in Canada, and 500 in Mexico, as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Health Canada has also 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.