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Fisher-Price has announced a recall of more than 2 million infant swings after the tragic deaths of five babies over a span of ten years. The recall was put into effect on Thursday, targeting the Snuga Swing due to it being a suffocation hazard, as reported by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The incidents leading to this recall predominantly involved infants who were unrestrained and had additional bedding materials placed in the swings. The tragic fatalities, spanning from 2012 to 2022, included infants aged between one and three months old. The Snuga Swings have seen widespread sales, with over 2 million sold in the United States since their release in 2010. Furthermore, about 99,000 units were sold in Canada and around 500 in Mexico.

The product, known for rocking front to back and side to side, can also rotate 90 degrees. The recall involves 21 different models of the swing. Consumers are strongly advised not to use the product for sleep, and to refrain from adding blankets or other materials to the swing even after removing the headrest and body support insert, which are part of the recall's "remedy."

The CPSC highlighted the importance of placing infants on their backs on a firm, flat surface when they sleep. To comply with the recall, consumers are instructed to remove and dispose of the headrest and body support insert, after which they are eligible for a $25 refund from Fisher-Price. These swings have been available for purchase at major retailers including Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target for approximately $160 over the past 14 years.

In 2022, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act was enacted by Congress, banning inclined sleepers for infants. Fisher-Price stated that their foremost concern is the safety of children using their products. However, CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka criticized the company for not recalling the entire product, suggesting that the partial recall does not sufficiently mitigate the risks. Trumka urged consumers to discard the swing completely and demanded more robust actions from Fisher-Price to ensure infant safety.

Previously, in 2019, Fisher-Price issued a recall for their Rock n' Play baby sleeper, but did not offer refunds to all customers. Following that recall, eight additional infant deaths were reported, increasing the total death toll to over 100. Trumka emphasized the need for Fisher-Price to take stronger measures to protect infants and called on consumers to demand more stringent safety practices from the company.