SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260401-27C59-2147321097. Severity: No Incident, No Injury. Product: Graco DuetSoothe Swing and Rocker - Model 1893776 (Graco DuetSoothe Swing and Rocker, model number 1893776. This is a 2 - in - 1 infant swing with a removable rocker seat. The unit is a full-size baby swing with a metal frame and plastic housing, includes a padded fabric seat with a 5-point harness. The color is neutral gray/brown with a patterned fabric seat cover. the base and frame are primarily gray. The swing includes multiple motion speeds, vibrations, music and sounds, and can operate using either a wall power adapter or D-cell batteries located in the base. Approximate dimensions are 35" high, 33" wide, 28" deep when assembled. The rocker seat can be detached and used separately.). Incident: I am reporting a safety issue with a Graco DuetSoothe Swing and Rocker, model number 1893776. Prior to the incident, the swing began malfunctioning when powered by the wall adapter. The indicator light would turn on bright briefly, then dim and shut off repeatedly, and the unit would not start. It displayed behavior consistent with a "low battery" condition when plugged in. On the date of the incident, I installed new batteries in the unit while it was not connected to the wall outlet. Immediately after inserting the batteries and attempting to power it on, the swing began to emit smoke from the base area. The unit was turned off and all batteries were removed right away. The product has been used an intended and had not been modified. This incident created a potential fire hazard in a product intended for infant use. The unit is no longer being used due to safety concerns. No injuries occurred.