Fisher-Price is recalling more than 2 million baby swings following the deaths of five infants between the ages of one and three months.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that all Snuga Swings models are affected by the recall. announced Thursday:
The commission said swings “should never be used for sleeping and no bedding material should be added to them.” When using the product for sleeping or adding bedding materials, the seat pad's headrest and body support inserts can increase the risk of choking. ”
The agency urged customers to remove headrests and body support inserts from the device's seat pad before using the device “for wake-up activities.”
“Between 2012 and 2022, there were five reported deaths of infants between 1 and 3 months of age who used this product for sleep. In most of these incidents, the infants were unrestrained and unrestrained. “Added bedding materials to the product,” the announcement reads.
According to CNN, there are 21 models of these particular swings. They are sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The companies that sold the device were Amazon, Toys R Us, Target, Walmart, and Sam's Club.
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Anyone using the Snug Swing should “immediately remove” the body support inserts in the headrest and seat pad. Fisher-Price is offering a $25 refund to owners who remove these parts, which can be accessed on Mattel's website.
Despite this relief, CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. criticized Fisher-Price for not recalling the entire product and said customers should receive full refunds.
“We believe the flawed recall that Fisher-Price announced today is doomed to fail and will put many infants at risk,” he said in a statement. “My advice is, get your $25 back and then throw this product away. Even after doing the so-called 'repairs', this product is not safe for toddler sleep, so keep it in the house.” Please don't. ”
Parents and caregivers should not allow According to ABC 6, if a baby falls asleep on a swing, “even a short nap can have tragic consequences,” a reporter for the station said.
Fisher-Price began recalling one baby pacifier product in June 2021 following the deaths of four infants, The Associated Press reported at the time.
