GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

GOPO TOYS Pull String Teething Toys were recalled after CPSC found that the silicone pull strings violate the mandatory federal toy standard.

The strings are smaller and longer than permitted and can reach the back of a child’s throat, creating a risk of respiratory distress or choking. CPSC announced the recall on June 18, 2026.

The recall is the main public legal development currently available. Families whose children choked, gagged, had breathing trouble, or needed medical care after using a recalled GOPO toy may want to preserve product photos, Amazon records, packaging, batch numbers, and medical records for a legal review.

Quick Facts

• CPSC announced the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy recall on June 18, 2026.
• The recalled toys were sold on Amazon.com from August 2023 through March 2026.
• CPSC reported three choking or respiratory distress incidents involving the toy’s strings.
• The recall remedy requires consumers to destroy the toy, send proof to GOPO Toys, and request a refund.

Latest News & Updates on GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuits

June 2026

CPSC announced the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy recall on June 18, 2026, warning that the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed under the mandatory toy standard. The agency said the strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged, creating a serious risk of respiratory distress and deadly choking [1].

CPSC’s toy safety materials explain that children’s toys must comply with ASTM F963, a mandatory federal toy safety standard covering hazards that can arise from toy design, construction, labeling, and intended use. Those rules are especially important for infant products that are expected to be chewed, mouthed, pulled, and handled repeatedly [2].

CPSC’s small-parts guidance emphasizes that young children face heightened risk from objects that can be swallowed, inhaled, or lodged in the airway. The GOPO recall involves a different mechanical hazard than a loose small part, but the safety concern is similar: an infant or toddler may not be able to clear an obstruction without immediate help [3].

What Is the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy?

The recalled GOPO toy is an infant teething and sensory toy with an off-white disc shape, a gray ball in the center, and six multi-colored silicone pull strings running through the ball. The disc also has seven soft push buttons.

The front of the product packaging says “GOPO TOYS” and “Pull String Toy.” The back of the packaging lists one of the following batch numbers:

• 250905
• 250530
• 250120
• 240315
• 231005
• 230610

The recalled toy was manufactured in China and sold online through Amazon.com. Because many parents discard toy packaging quickly, Amazon order history, photos, gift records, and batch-number images may be especially useful for identifying the product.

CPSC lists recall number 26-562 for this recall. GOPO Toys can be reached at 800-445-2344, recalls@gopotoys.com, or recall.gopotoys.com for refund information.

This type of toy is marketed around normal infant behavior: chewing, mouthing, pulling, and exploring textures. That makes the string dimensions central to the risk because the product is designed for children too young to understand when a mouth-contact hazard has become dangerous.

Reported Risks or Injuries

A Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit can involve choking, gagging, respiratory distress, or emergency evaluation after a mouth-contact hazard.

The reported risk is choking or respiratory distress when a silicone string reaches the back of a child’s throat and becomes lodged. CPSC framed the hazard as one that can cause serious injury or death.

The reported incidents involved the strings reaching the back of a child’s throat and resulted in respiratory distress or choking.

A choking event in an infant or toddler can unfold quickly. Warning signs may include gagging, coughing, panic, trouble breathing, color change, unusual silence, drooling, or sudden distress while the toy is in the child’s mouth.

Even if a child appears to recover, parents may seek medical evaluation after a significant choking event. Doctors may need to assess breathing, oxygen levels, throat injury, aspiration concerns, or other complications depending on what happened.

How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?

The problem occurs when the pull strings are long and narrow enough to enter the mouth and reach the back of the throat. If the string becomes lodged, it may interfere with breathing before a caregiver can remove the toy.

A LiKee Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit involved a similar pull-string teething toy choking hazard.

In a legal investigation, attorneys may review the toy’s dimensions, silicone flexibility, age grading, packaging, warnings, testing records, batch information, import records, and compliance with mandatory toy standards. The recall’s finding that the toy violates the federal standard may become an important starting point.

Potentially liable parties may include the distributor, manufacturer, importer, online seller, or other companies in the product chain. Liability depends on the facts, including whether the toy matches the recall, whether a defect caused the incident, and whether the child suffered documented harm.

The recall remedy asks parents to destroy the toy, which can conflict with preserving evidence. Before cutting the strings or writing on the toy, families considering a claim should take clear photos of the full product, packaging, batch number, Amazon order record, and any visible damage or design features.

Who May Be Affected?

Families who purchased GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys on Amazon.com between August 2023 and March 2026 may be affected. The recall involves about 70,410 units.

Children who experienced choking, respiratory distress, gagging, emergency care, or other symptoms while using the toy may be especially relevant for a case review. Caregivers who witnessed the event should write down what happened while the details are still fresh.

Gift recipients may also be affected even if they did not buy the toy directly. In those situations, packaging photos, Amazon gift messages, text messages, purchase confirmations from the buyer, or photos taken before the incident may help establish product identification.

Do I Qualify?

Did your child use a recalled GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy? Did a silicone string reach the back of the child’s throat, cause gagging, choking, or respiratory distress, or lead to emergency or pediatric medical evaluation? Do you have Amazon purchase records, packaging, batch-number photos, product photos, or medical records? A legal review can help determine eligibility.

Useful documentation may include:

• Amazon order history, receipts, gift records, or delivery records
• Photos of the toy, packaging, batch number, and any recall communications
• Medical records, pediatrician notes, emergency records, or after-visit summaries
• Photos, videos, or written notes describing choking, gagging, or breathing symptoms
• Proof of contact with GOPO Toys or the recall refund process

If the toy has not yet been destroyed for the refund process, document it carefully first. Keep copies of all records before submitting proof of destruction to GOPO Toys.

Do I Have a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?

If you or a loved one has been injured by a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

Important Legal Actions or Recalls

No GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy lawsuit filing, settlement, or multidistrict litigation has been publicly reported as of this writing. The confirmed public action is the CPSC recall announced in June 2026.

Potential Compensation

Potential compensation in a GOPO teething toy claim may include emergency care, pediatric visits, ambulance costs, hospital care, follow-up evaluations, and other medical expenses tied to the choking event.

More serious cases may involve pain and suffering, emotional distress, respiratory complications, monitoring needs, lost wages for parents, or other documented losses. The value of a claim depends on the severity of the incident, medical records, product proof, and applicable law.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Legal Process Overview

A GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy recall lawsuit review generally follows these steps:

Free case review: A legal team gathers facts about the recalled toy, the child’s age, the incident, medical care, and available documentation.

Investigation: Attorneys review product identification, Amazon records, medical records, photos, packaging, batch numbers, recall notices, and any refund communications. Evidence preservation is especially important if the toy must be destroyed to request the recall refund.

Filing: If the claim is viable and the family chooses to proceed, attorneys may prepare and file a product liability complaint against the appropriate defendants.

Discovery/negotiation: The parties exchange evidence, evaluate product-design and warning issues, review medical proof, and may discuss settlement before trial.

Resolution: A case may resolve through settlement, dismissal, or trial depending on the evidence, damages, defenses, and litigation posture.

Frequently Asked Questions About GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuits

What is the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit about?

The GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit concerns potential claims by families whose children suffered choking, respiratory distress, emergency care, or other harm after using the recalled toy. The recall states that the toy’s silicone strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged.

Which GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys were recalled?

The recalled toys have an off-white disc shape, a gray ball in the center, six multi-colored silicone pull strings, and seven soft push buttons. The packaging says “GOPO TOYS” and “Pull String Toy” on the front.

Why were GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys recalled?

The toys were recalled because their silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed under the mandatory toy standard. CPSC says the strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and create a serious choking hazard.

How many choking incidents were reported?

The firm is aware of three reports involving the toy’s strings reaching the back of a child’s throat. Those reports involved respiratory distress or choking.

Who may qualify for a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?

A family may qualify for a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit review if a child used the recalled toy and suffered choking, respiratory distress, emergency treatment, or another documented injury. Product photos, batch information, Amazon records, and medical records can help support the evaluation.

What should parents do with the recalled toy?

Consumers should stop using the toy immediately and take it away from children. The recall instructs consumers to cut all silicone strings, write “DESTROYED” on the main body, send a photo to GOPO Toys, and dispose of the destroyed product.

What evidence should I save before destroying the toy?

Save photos of the full toy, packaging, batch number, silicone strings, Amazon order history, and any injury-related medical records. A written timeline of the choking or respiratory distress incident may also be helpful.

Can I bring a claim if the toy was a gift?

Possibly. Gift messages, photos, packaging, batch-number images, witness statements, and purchase information from the person who bought the toy may help establish product identification.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/GOPO-Toys-Recalls-Pull-String-Teething-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Business–Manufacturing/Business-Education/Toy-Safety
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Business–Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Small-Parts-for-Toys-and-Childrens-Products