Teething Toy Sold on Amazon Recalled Due to Choking Risks

WHO:

Fox Business - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the recall.

Fox Business - GOPO Toys is the manufacturer of the recalled teething toy.

WHAT:

Fox Business - The GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys were recalled due to choking hazards.

Fox Business - The recall includes more than 70,000 units of the product.

Fox Business - At least three incidents of choking were reported involving the toy.

Fox Business - Consumers are advised to stop using the toy and contact GOPO Toys for a full refund.

WHERE:

Fox Business - The toys were distributed from San Bernardino, California.

Fox Business - The toys were sold on Amazon.

WHEN:

Fox Business - The toys were sold on Amazon between August 2023 and March 2026.

Fox Business - The recall was issued on Thursday.

WHY:

Fox Business - The CPSC stated that the toy "violate[s] the mandatory standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted."

Fox Business - The strings can reach the back of children’s throats and become lodged, posing a serious risk of respiratory distress and deadly choking hazard.

HOW:

Fox Business - Consumers will be asked to destroy the toy by cutting all the silicone strings and writing "DESTROYED" in permanent marker on the toy.

Fox Business - A photo of the destroyed toy should be sent to recalls@gopotoys.com, and the toy should be thrown out.

(UPDATED June 22, 2026 03:36 UTC)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for over 70,000 GOPO Toys Pull String Teething Toys due to choking hazards, following at least three reported incidents. Consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact GOPO Toys for a full refund, as the silicone strings are longer and smaller than allowed, posing a serious risk of respiratory distress. To properly dispose of the toy, customers should cut the silicone strings, mark it as "DESTROYED," and send a photo to recalls@gopotoys.com before throwing it away.