A number of different models of the Fisher-Price “Snuga Swing,” such as the “Sweet Snugapuppy Swing” pictured here, have been recalled by Health Canada. Photo via Mattel-Fisher-Price.
Health Canada has joined the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Mexican Consumer Protection Federal Agency, and Mattel in recalling an automated baby swing that has led to five infant deaths internationally.
On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, Health Canada issued a recall of Fisher-Price brand “Snuga Swings” due to a suffocation hazard.
“Immediately stop using the recalled products, remove the headrest and body support insert from the seat pad, and contact Mattel for a partial refund,” Health Canada said in summarizing the recall.
In total, 12 different models of the swings are listed in the recall, with the models having “minor differences in fabric colours and toy accessories,” the Canadian federal health agency said in the recall. The models include those named “My Little Snugabunny,” “My Little Snugabear Cradle ’n Swing,” and “Sweet Snugapuppy Swing,” as well as models that don’t include the “snuga” phrase, such as “Moonlight Meadows Swing” and “Peek-a-boo Fox Swing.”
Photos via Health Canada.
“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, noting that, as of Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, the manufacturer of the products has received five reports of infant deaths “when the Fisher-Price Snuga Swing was used for sleep.”
The swings, which were manufactured in Mexico and China, were sold from 2012 to 2020, Health Canada said, and Fisher-Price has reported that millions of the swings have been sold in North America. About 99,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada, while approximately 2.5 million were sold in the US, and around 400 were sold in Mexico. It is important to note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits anyone from redistributing, selling, or even giving away recalled products in Canada.
“Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form,” the national agency said.
“For more information, consumers can contact Mattel by telephone at 1-855-853-6224, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST, from Monday to Friday or visit the company website.”
A full list of the recalled models of the affected products is available on the Health Canada recalled products website.
Health Canada recalls Fisher-Price ‘Snuga Swings’ due to suffocation hazard
