Battery consumption is pricey...we go through batteries about every week and a half or so...then the motor went after 5 months.  There is no recall, and FP knows about it - but they will offer to send you a new motor for $30 - if you want to add another $30 to the already $100+ that you've already spent on it!

Baby loves this swing - it's soothing, quiet, and can swing in 2 directions....Colors are nice, and not gawdy, will not stick out like a sore thumb.  THe padding on the infant support is really nice, and it holds up okay in the laundry - although the rest of the padding seems to get "thin"...