Is Your Baby’s Swing Safe? Fisher-Price Issues Critical Recall of Snuga Swings

If you’re a parent using a Fisher-Price Snuga Swing, a recent recall could impact your baby’s safety. Fisher-Price and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have issued an urgent recall of more than 2 million Snuga Swings after several tragic incidents involving them. While they’re designed to calm and comfort your little one, they’ve been linked to life-threatening risks, including suffocation, if used for sleeping.

Understanding the recall details is critical for protecting your child. Ahead, we’ll walk you through which swings are affected, why they’re being recalled, and what actions you need to take.

Which Fisher-Price Baby Swings Are Being Recalled?

The recall, issued on Oct. 10, affects Fisher-Price Snuga Swings. Around 2.1 million units were sold in the U.S. alone since October 2010. The recall covers 21 models, which are nearly identical in design but differ slightly in fabric colors and toy accessories. Here is a complete list of models being recalled:

• BGB32 – My Little Snugakitty™ Cradle ‘n Swing
• CCF38 – My Little Snugabunny™ Swing
• CHM56 – My Little Snugabear Cradle ‘n Swing
• CHM69 – My Little Snugabear Ballerina Cradle ‘n Swing
• CHM76 – Safari Dreams Cradle’ n Swing
• CHM78 – Moonlight Meadow Swing
• DRG43 – Sweet Snugapuppy™ Swing
• FKL21 – Deluxe Swing – Surreal Serenity™
• GJB53 – Sweet Snugamonkey Swing
• GKH44 – Blooming Flowers Swing
• GNG38 – Fawn Meadows Deluxe Swing
• GNG40 – Peek-a-boo Fox Swing
• GVF83 – Dots & Spots Puppy Swing
• HBM23 – Snow Leopard Swing
• HDY10 – Hearthstone Swing
• HGX49 – Baby Raccoon Swing
• V0099 – My Little Snugabunny Cradle ‘n Swing
• W9510 – My Little Sweetie™ Deluxe Cradle ‘n Swing
• X7051 – My Little SnugaMonkey™ Cradle ‘n Swing
• X7345 – My Little Snugapuppy™ Cradle ‘n Swing
• X7347 – My Little Snugabear Cradle’ n Swing

Why Are These Baby Swings Being Recalled?

The primary safety concern with Fisher-Price Snuga Swings is the risk of suffocation if the swing is used for sleep. The swing has a headrest and body support insert on the seat pad that can increase the risk of suffocation if the baby sleeps in it, especially if bedding materials are added.

Between 2012 and 2022, there have been five reported deaths involving infants aged 1 to 3 months and the Snuga Swing. In most of these tragic cases, the infants were left unrestrained, and bedding materials like blankets were added to the swing.

How Do I Check If My Swing Is Recalled?

To determine if your Snuga Swing is included in the recall, check the model number, which is located on the underside of the swing motor housing (the list of recalled swings is included above).

What To Do If Your Swing Is Recalled

If you find that your Snuga Swing is part of the recall, here’s what you need to do:

• Stop using the swing for sleep: Immediately stop using the swing for sleep and remove any bedding materials like blankets or pillows in it.
• Remove the headrest and body support insert: Fisher-Price advises consumers to remove both the headrest and the body support insert by cutting the tether that holds the headrest and detaching the body support from the seat pad.
  • NOTE: Even if you’ve removed the headrest and body support insert, the swing should still only be used for awake-time activities and not for sleep.
• Request a refund: Fisher-Price is offering a $25 refund to consumers who remove and destroy the headrest and body support insert on their Snuga Swing. To claim this refund, follow the instructions provided at service.mattel.com.

Even if you are not impacted by this recall, it’s an important reminder that the safest way for an infant to sleep is on their back on a firm, flat surface. If your baby falls asleep in a swing that holds them upright, you must stay in the room to supervise them or immediately transfer them to a safe sleep environment.