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GOPO Toys is recalling about 70,410 pull-string teething toys because the silicone strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged, creating a choking and respiratory distress hazard. Parents and caregivers should stop using the toy immediately, take it away from children and contact GOPO Toys for a full refund, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall covers GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys. The CPSC describes the toy as an off-white disc with a gray ball in the center, six multicolored silicone pull strings that run through the ball and seven soft push buttons on the disc.
The product packaging has the brand name “GOPO TOYS” and “Pull String Toy” on the front. The affected batch number is printed on the back of the packaging.
Affected batch numbers:
The CPSC notice did not list a UPC. For consumers who no longer have the packaging, the toy description and purchase history may help identify whether it matches the recall, but the safest step is to stop using a possible match and contact GOPO Toys or the CPSC before allowing a child to use it again.
The recalled teething toys violate the mandatory federal standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted, the CPSC said. The strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged.
GOPO Toys is aware of three reports of the toy’s strings reaching the back of a child’s throat, resulting in respiratory distress or choking, according to the recall notice.
The affected GOPO teething toys were sold online at Amazon from August 2023 through March 2026 for about $11 to $15. The distributor is GOPO Toys LLC, based in San Bernardino, California, and the toys were manufactured in China.
The CPSC recall number is 26-562.
Consumers should not keep using the toy while waiting for a refund. GOPO Toys can be reached by phone at 800-445-2344, by email at recalls@gopotoys.com or through its recall webpage.
The refund process requires consumers to destroy the toy first. The CPSC says consumers will be asked to cut all silicone strings, write “DESTROYED” in permanent marker on the main body of the toy and send a photo of the destroyed toy to GOPO Toys. After sending the photo, consumers should dispose of the destroyed product.
Keep a copy of the photo and any order information until the refund is complete. Do not resell the recalled toy.
This recall is specific to GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys with the listed batch numbers. Several pull-string teething toys can look similar, so parents should match the brand, packaging and batch number rather than assuming every similar toy is covered by the same refund process.
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If the toy has a different brand name, check the CPSC recall database or the seller’s recall instructions for that specific product.
The recall notice may be updated if GOPO Toys or the CPSC posts additional information about affected products, reports or refund instructions. Consumers should check the CPSC recall notice or GOPO Toys’ recall channel before submitting information if they are unsure whether their toy is included.
Updates will be added if the agency or company changes the affected batch list, remedy instructions or incident information.
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