Fisher-Price issued a recall for certain components of its Snuga Swings after five infant deaths were linked to them. The company warned that babies should not sleep in the swings as it can increase the risk of suffocation. Consumers are eligible for a $25 refund if they remove the recalled parts and submit a photo to the company. However, a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission commissioner criticized the recall and called on Fisher-Price to reimburse customers for the full cost of the product.
Safety experts recommend placing infants on a firm, flat surface for sleep or naptime instead of inclined sleeper products like baby swings and rockers. Congress banned inclined sleepers for infants in 2022, but the law only applies to products with an incline greater than 10 degrees.
Fisher-Price has faced previous recalls for products that led to infant deaths, including the Rock ‘n Play Sleepers and Rock ‘n Glide Soother. The company has received reports of at least 100 infant deaths linked to the Rock ‘n Play. Despite warnings about the safety concerns, Fisher-Price continued to market the product.
In 2022, Fisher-Price warned consumers about infant deaths connected to its Infant-to-Toddler Rockers but did not issue a recall. The company stated that the rockers could be used safely if parents properly monitored and restrained their babies. Fisher-Price has received criticism for prioritizing profit over safety in these instances.
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