The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·23290·Announced 2023-09-21

HONEY JOY Infant Swings Recalled for Suffocation Hazard

HONEY JOY infant swings are recalled due to a suffocation hazard. The product violates federal safety standards because it has an incline angle greater than 10 degrees and was marketed for infant sleep, and infant fatalities have been reported in similar inclined sleepers.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that "infant fatalities have occurred in inclined sleepers" related to this hazard. The presence of known fatalities triggers a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

HONEY JOY COMPANY, located in Fontana, California, is recalling approximately 170 HONEY JOY Infant Swings (models BB5569US-GR in gray and BB5569US-BE in beige). The swings are made of metal and plastic with a cloth seat, measure approximately 28 inches wide by 28 inches high by 24 inches deep, and feature a head pillow, five-point restraint system, canopy with hanging toys, music function, adjustable seat, and remote control with Bluetooth functionality. The products were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from November 2022 through January 2023 for between $110 and $120.

The swings violate the Safe Sleep for Babies Act and the Safety Standard for Infant Swings. The product was marketed for infant sleep and has an incline angle greater than 10 degrees. Infant fatalities have occurred in inclined sleepers when infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained or under other circumstances. No injuries have been reported with this product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant swing and contact HONEY JOY for instructions on how to receive a full refund and properly dispose of the product. HONEY JOY and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers. Consumers can reach HONEY JOY by email at [email protected] or visit Amazon.com for recall information.

The recalled product

Product
HONEY JOY Infant Swings
Category
Consumer Product — Infant / Juvenile Products
Hazard
  • suffocation
  • incline-hazard
  • federal-safety-standard-violation
  • unrestrained-infant
Affected units
170

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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