The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price have issued a safety recall for the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings, highlighting a critical risk if the swing is used incorrectly. Parents and caregivers are warned that the swing should never be used for infant sleep, and no bedding or padding materials should be added to it. Using the product for sleep or adding such materials increases the risk of suffocation, especially when the infant is left unrestrained.
Product Details and Refund Information
The Fisher-Price Snuga Swings were sold between October 2010 and January 2024, with an estimated 2.1 million units sold in the U.S., 99,000 in Canada, and 500 in Mexico. Retailers included Amazon, Walmart/Sam’s Club, Target, and the now-closed Toys R Us. Priced around $160, the swing features a range of movement, including side-to-side and front-to-back motions, with two seating positions and foldable storage. With 21 model variations, the swings differ in fabric and toy accessories but maintain the same core design. Model numbers can be found on the underside of the swing motor housing.
| Product Number/SKU | Product Description |
|---|---|
| BGB32 | My Little Snugakitty™ Cradle ‘n Swing |
| CCF38 | My Little Snugabunny™ Swing |
| CHM56 | My Little Snugabear Cradle ‘n Swing |
| CHM69 | My Little Snugabear Ballerina Cradle ‘n Swing |
| CHM76 | Safari Dreams Cradle ‘n Swing |
| CHM78 | Moonlight Meadow Swing |
| DRG43 | Sweet Snugapuppy™ Swing |
| FKL21 | Deluxe Swing- Surreal Serenity™ |
| GJB53 | Sweet Snugamonkey Swing |
| GKH44 | Blooming Flowers Swing |
| GNG38 | Fawn Meadows Deluxe Swing |
| GNG40 | Peek-a-boo Fox Swing |
| GVF83 | Dots & Spots Puppy Swing |
| HBM23 | Snow Leopard Swing |
| HDY10 | Hearthstone Swing |
| HGX49 | Baby Raccoon Swing |
| V0099 | My Little Snugabunny Cradle ‘n Swing |
| W9510 | My Little Sweetie™ Deluxe Cradle ‘n Swing |
| X7051 | My Little SnugaMonkey™ Cradle ‘n Swing |
| X7345 | My Little Snugapuppy™ Cradle ‘n Swing |
| X7347 | My Little Snugabear Cradle ‘n Swing |
| Any replacement seat pad for the above Product Numbers/SKUs |
Safety Hazards and Removal Instructions
The recall emphasizes the need to immediately modify the product by removing the headrest and body support insert from the seat pad. Fisher-Price recommends cutting the tether to detach the headrest and ensuring that the swing is used only for awake-time activities. These modifications are crucial to prevent suffocation risks tied to inclined seating products like swings and gliders.
Reports of five infant deaths between 2012 and 2022—linked to unrestrained infants aged 1 to 3 months—further underscore the dangers. In most cases, bedding materials were added to the swing, which contributed to unsafe sleeping conditions. Fisher-Price and the CPSC are urging consumers to follow the recall guidance and avoid using any inclined products, including swings, gliders, soothers, and rockers, for infant sleep.
A Broader Reminder About Safe Sleep Practices
The recall coincides with broader campaigns to promote safe sleep practices for infants. Experts recommend placing babies on their backs on a firm, flat surface, free from bedding and toys, in a crib, bassinet, or play yard. If a child falls asleep in an inclined or upright device, such as a swing, they should be immediately moved to a safer sleep environment. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2022 banned inclined sleepers for infants due to their safety risks, making products like these illegal to sell or manufacture.
Fisher-Price is offering a $25 refund to consumers who cut and remove the headrest and body support insert. Instructions for making the necessary modifications are available on the Fisher-Price service website.
For more details, consumers can visit www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recall & Safety Alerts.” Alternatively, parents can call Fisher-Price at 855-853-6224 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
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