There is a new recall alert that may have an impact on some families here in New York State as a popular item has been pulled from the shelves.

The amount of product recalls this year seems to have been bigger in numbers than ever before. This summer, we watched as the FDA and CDC warned about various foods that were responsible for multiple salmonella outbreaks. From vehicle recalls, to food, there are consumer alerts on a regular basis.

The most recent alert involves a specific infant swing, the Fisher-Price Snuga Swing, that has the potential to be dangerous and even fatal.

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As we end the week, and get ready for the Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend (also known as Columbus Day) Fisher Price has announced a product recall that parents should be aware of. There have been five reported deaths related to the swing asn the experts warn that you should just throw the swing away.

In a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, it was noted that "My advice: get your $25 refund and then throw this product away; do not keep it in your homes because even after the so-called “repair” this product will still be unsafe for infant sleep".

See the entire report HERE

The busy shopping season is almost here! This week, the popular October deals. like Prime Day and Target Circle Days have been drawing in shoppers to their websites and stores and it is a great time to get ahead on those gifts at a great price. Keep an eye out for recalls as they are becoming more frequent these days.

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