Twenty-two infants were caught at the neck or chest. There have been no reports of incidents in Canada. Graco is offering a free, new safety restraint to replace the swings' old restraint systems. The safety restraint kit comes with instructions and can be installed easily. The new safety system has a buckle that assures the crotch strap is used each time the waist belt is buckled, so that infants are securely fastened into the swings.
Some models have removable seats, which can be used as an infant carrier.
Graco will help consumers identify swings that need new safety restraints. Mass merchandise, juvenile products and major discount stores sold the Graco swings through January 1998. Consumers should stop using the swings immediately. Consumers should have the swing in front of them when they call so that Graco can determine if the swing needs the new safety restraint.