Health Canada has issued a product hazard alert on a recall of infant swings manufactured by the U.S. toy company Fisher-Price due to a suffocation risk.
“As of October 7, 2024, the company has received 5 reports of deaths involving infants when the Fisher-Price Snuga Swing was used for sleep,” Health Canada said.
The recall, announced on Oct. 10, involves the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings across a dozen different models. These models and their corresponding numbers are:
My Little Snugabunny™ Swing (CCF38)
My Little Snugabear Cradle ‘n Swing (CHM56)
My Little Snugabear Ballerina Cradle ‘n Swing (CHM69)
Moonlight Meadow Swing (CHM78)
Sweet Snugapuppy™ Swing (DRG43)
Fawn Meadows Deluxe Swing (GNG38)
Peek-a-boo Fox Swing (GNG40)
Dots & Spots Puppy Swing (GVF83)
My Little Snugabunny Cradle ‘n Swing (V0099)
My Little Sweetie™ Deluxe Cradle ‘n Swing (W9510)
My Little SnugaMonkey™ Cradle ‘n Swing (X7051)
My Little Snugapuppy™ Cradle ‘n Swing (X7345)
“The swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it. If the product is used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation,” Health Canada said in the recall summary….