On October 29, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a fresh batch of recalls and safety warnings. Two stand out for parents of babies and young children: Harkla children’s sensory swings and PILLANI nursing pillows.
Harkla Sensory Swings — Fall Hazard
About 25,541 Harkla compression sensory swings sold in the U.S. (plus roughly 5,500 in Canada) are being recalled. The ceiling hook can separate from its mounting plate, letting the swing drop. Harkla has received 29 reports of hooks separating, including 14 injuries: two concussions, a broken arm, and various bumps and bruises.
The affected swings have a blue fabric seat and a four-hole hook. SKUs LS-COMP-1BLU and LS-COMP-1BLU-SW are printed on the packaging. They were sold from March 2020 through December 2025 for $100–$130 at specialty sensory stores, Amazon, and Harkla.co.
What to do: Stop using the swing immediately. Register at harkla.co/pages/ceiling-hook-recall-2026 for a free repair kit (new mounting plate, safety strap, and updated instructions). Dispose of the old hooks.
PILLANI Nursing Pillows — Suffocation Risk
Roughly 25,762 PILLANI nursing pillows sold on Amazon between April and September 2026 for $30–$40 are recalled. They violate the mandatory safety standard for nursing pillows because they can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or death from suffocation. No incidents have been reported yet.
The pillows are U-shaped with an extra smaller pillow on top and an adjustable waist strap. Look for model NP4351 and batch numbers 202604, 202605, or 202606 on the label. Colors and prints include cloud-and-stars, wild animal, leaf-and-feather, and solid pastels.
What to do: Stop using them immediately. Contact PILLANI ([email protected] or their recall page) for a refund. Send a photo, follow disposal instructions, and throw the pillow away.
Background: Why These Standards Exist
Nursing pillows have a long history of being used for sleep even though they were never designed for it. Between 2010 and 2022 CPSC identified at least 154 fatal incidents involving infants in nursing pillows. In 2024 the agency finalized a mandatory standard (effective April 2025) that keeps the useful nursing function while reducing the soft, tight-fitting designs that can lead to suffocation or positional asphyxia. The PILLANI recall is an early enforcement action under that rule.
Sensory swings are popular for children with sensory processing needs. The Harkla recall highlights that even specialized equipment can fail at the hardware connection point, and that injuries had already occurred before the formal recall.
Related Alert: Millie Moon Diapers
Separately, Consumer Reports is urging parents to stop using Millie Moon “luxury” diapers after more than 600 complaints filed with CPSC in 2026 describe severe rashes, blistering, peeling skin, and burn-like injuries—some requiring emergency care. The company says independent testing found no product-related cause and no change in materials. Diaper rash has many causes, but the volume of similar reports is a clear safety signal. Keep the packaging with lot numbers and report any reaction to SaferProducts.gov and your pediatrician.
What to Watch Next
Sources: CPSC recall notices dated October 29, 2026 (Harkla, PILLANI); Consumer Reports reporting on Millie Moon complaints; CPSC statements on the nursing-pillow standard.
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