### Fisher-Price Recalls Over 2 Million Infant Swings Amid Suffocation Risk

Fisher-Price has initiated a recall of more than 2 million Snuga Swings after five infant deaths were reported. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning, highlighting the suffocation risks associated with the $160 device. The warning noted that the product "should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it" due to potential dangers from the headrest and body support insert on the seat.

Between 2012 and 2022, five infants, aged between 1 and 3 months, tragically died while sleeping in the Snuga Swings. According to the CPSC, in most of these incidents, the infants were unrestrained, and additional bedding materials were used in the swing, exacerbating the risk. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against placing loose blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, bumpers, and other soft items in a baby's sleep space.

All 21 models of the Snuga Swings are affected by this extensive recall. A complete list of model and product numbers can be found on the CPSC website. Fisher-Price recommends removing the headrest and body support insert from the swing immediately. The company is offering a $25 refund to those who remove the problematic parts, which can be claimed through Mattel's website.

However, there is criticism regarding the effectiveness of this recall. Richard Trumka Jr., a commissioner of the CPSC, criticized Fisher-Price for not recalling the entire product. He urged parents to discard the swing even after the modifications. "I believe that the flawed recall that Fisher-Price is announcing today is doomed to fail and will keep many babies in harm's way," Trumka stated. He further advised parents to get the $25 refund and dispose of the product, asserting that it remains unsafe for infant sleep.

This isn't the first time Fisher-Price has faced issues with its infant swings. The company previously recalled its Rock 'n Play Sleepers, which were linked to eight infant deaths even after an initial recall in 2019.