The recall involves about 70,410 toys sold through Amazon.com from August 2023 through March 2026. The products violate the mandatory federal toy standard because the pull strings are smaller and longer than permitted.
Families whose children experienced choking, respiratory distress, emergency treatment, or another injury may have legal options. Product photographs, Amazon records, packaging, batch numbers, and medical documentation may help support an individual case review.
Quick Facts
- GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys were recalled on June 18, 2026, because of a choking hazard.
- The recall covers about 70,410 toys sold through Amazon.com.
- CPSC reported three incidents involving respiratory distress or choking.
- Consumers should stop using the toy, destroy it, and request a refund.
Table Of Contents
- Latest GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- What Is the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy?
- Why Were the GOPO Toys Recalled?
- What Injuries and Incidents Were Reported?
- How Does the Choking Hazard Occur?
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- Do I Have a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys
- Do I Have a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?
- What Evidence May Support a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?
- Which GOPO toys were recalled?
- Why were the toys recalled?
- How many incidents were reported?
- What refund remedy is available?
- What should I do if the toy was a gift?
- Should I destroy a toy involved in an injury?
- References
Latest GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall and Lawsuit Developments
June 2026
- June 18, 2026 – CPSC announced the recall of approximately 70,410 GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys because their silicone strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged. The firm reported three incidents involving respiratory distress or choking [1]
- June 18, 2026 – CPSC stated that the recalled product violates the mandatory federal toy standard because its silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted. CPSC’s toy-safety guidance explains that covered children’s toys must comply with applicable ASTM F963 requirements [2]
- June 18, 2026 – CPSC instructed consumers to immediately take the recalled toy away from children, cut all silicone strings, mark the product “DESTROYED,” submit a photograph to GOPO Toys, and dispose of the toy after requesting a refund [1]
April 2024
- April 20, 2024 – ASTM F963-23 became the mandatory toy-safety standard for applicable children’s toys manufactured on or after that date. Manufacturers and importers generally must identify applicable requirements and complete required testing and certification [3]
What Is the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy?
The recalled product is an infant teething and sensory toy with an off-white disc-shaped body, a gray center ball, six multicolored silicone pull strings, and seven soft push buttons. The front of the packaging displays “GOPO TOYS” and “Pull String Toy.”
The following batch numbers are printed on the back of the packaging:
- 250905
- 250530
- 250120
- 240315
- 231005
- 230610
The recalled toys were manufactured in China and distributed by GOPO Toys LLC of San Bernardino, California. They were sold exclusively through Amazon.com for approximately $11 to $15.
Consumers who no longer have the packaging may be able to identify the toy through Amazon order history, confirmation emails, gift records, product photographs, or payment statements.
Why Were the GOPO Toys Recalled?
The toys were recalled because their silicone pull strings are smaller and longer than allowed under the mandatory toy standard. The dimensions permit a string to extend into a child’s mouth and reach the back of the throat.
A string that reaches the throat can become lodged and interfere with breathing. CPSC describes the condition as posing respiratory-distress and deadly choking hazards.
The product is intended for infants and young children who naturally chew, mouth, pull, and manipulate toys. That intended behavior makes compliance with the applicable string-dimension requirements particularly important.
What Injuries and Incidents Were Reported?
GOPO Toys received three reports of silicone strings reaching the back of a child’s throat. The reported incidents involved respiratory distress or choking.
CPSC did not identify deaths in the recall announcement. The agency nevertheless warned that the product creates a risk of serious injury or death because an obstruction can interfere with a young child’s ability to breathe.
Parents should seek appropriate medical care following a significant choking or respiratory-distress event. Medical records can document the child’s symptoms, examination, treatment, follow-up instructions, and any continuing complications.
How Does the Choking Hazard Occur?
The hazard occurs when a child places one of the long, narrow silicone strings into the mouth. The string may travel far enough to contact the back of the throat or become lodged.
An infant or toddler may be unable to remove the string independently or communicate what is wrong. The product’s other end remains attached to the toy, which may complicate efforts to remove it during a distressing event.
A product-liability investigation may consider string dimensions, material flexibility, age grading, warnings, instructions, testing, certification, batch information, and compliance with the mandatory toy standard.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy and take it away from children. The recall does not recommend shortening the strings or continuing to use the product under adult supervision.
To receive a refund, consumers should cut all six silicone strings, write “DESTROYED” in permanent marker on the toy’s main body, and photograph the destroyed product. The photograph should be submitted to GOPO Toys according to the recall instructions.
Consumers may dispose of the toy after completing the required refund steps. Do not sell, donate, or give the recalled product to another person.
When an injury occurred, families should photograph the complete toy, packaging, batch number, string configuration, and Amazon order record before altering it. Case-specific legal guidance may help resolve the conflict between evidence preservation and the recall’s destruction requirement.
Who May Be Affected?
Families may be affected if they purchased or received a recalled GOPO toy sold through Amazon between August 2023 and March 2026. Refund eligibility does not require proof that a child was injured.
A potential injury claim is different from eligibility for the recall remedy. A legal claim generally requires evidence that a child experienced choking, respiratory distress, medical treatment, or another legally recognized loss connected to the product.
Gift recipients may also be affected even when they do not have the original receipt. Gift messages, packaging, photographs, witness statements, and purchase information from the buyer may help identify the toy.
Who May Be Liable?
Depending on the facts and governing law, an investigation may consider the manufacturer, importer, distributor, online seller, or another company involved in placing the toy into commerce. Each party’s conduct and responsibility must be evaluated separately.
A recall does not automatically establish liability for an individual injury. A claimant generally must show that a defective or legally noncompliant condition caused the incident and resulted in compensable harm.
Potential claims may involve design defect, manufacturing defect, failure to warn, negligence, breach of warranty, or other state-law theories. Available claims and filing deadlines differ by jurisdiction.
Do I Qualify?
- Did your household purchase or receive a recalled GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy?
- Did a silicone string reach the child’s throat or become lodged?
- Did the child experience choking, respiratory distress, medical treatment, or another injury?
- Do you have the toy, photographs, batch information, Amazon records, or medical documentation?
An individual legal review can determine whether the recalled product, incident evidence, documented injury, potential defendants, and applicable filing deadlines support a claim.
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Product evidence may include photographs of the complete toy, packaging, batch number, silicone strings, push buttons, labels, instructions, and any visible damage. Amazon order confirmations, delivery records, payment statements, and seller communications may help establish the purchase.
Incident evidence may include photographs, videos, witness statements, emergency-call records, and a written timeline describing how the event occurred. Preserve original electronic files when possible.
Medical evidence may include pediatrician notes, ambulance records, emergency-room records, hospital records, bills, prescriptions, and follow-up instructions. Families should not delay necessary medical care to collect evidence.
Do I Have a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?
If your child suffered choking, respiratory distress, or another injury involving a recalled GOPO toy, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOPO toy recall announced | June 2026 | Consumer product recall | Active | CPSC | About 70,410 toys recalled |
| Toy-standard violation identified | June 2026 | Safety-standard violation | Reported | CPSC | Strings exceed permitted dimensions |
| Choking incidents disclosed | June 2026 | Consumer incident reports | Three reported | CPSC | Respiratory distress or choking |
| Refund remedy announced | June 2026 | Recall remedy | Available | CPSC | Destruction proof required |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency care, pediatric visits, ambulance transportation, hospital treatment, follow-up evaluations, and other medical expenses connected to the incident.
Other recoverable losses may include pain and suffering, documented emotional distress, respiratory complications, monitoring expenses, and parents’ lost income. Available damages depend on the evidence and applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: An initial review may examine the toy, purchase records, batch information, incident circumstances, medical treatment, and available evidence.
Investigation. Attorneys may compare the product with the recall, review medical records, preserve evidence, identify potential defendants, and evaluate applicable toy-safety requirements.
Filing. A lawsuit may be filed when the facts and governing law support one or more legal claims. State-specific filing deadlines may apply.
Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange records, inspect the toy, question witnesses, consult experts, and discuss a possible resolution.
Resolution: A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No outcome or timeline can be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys
Do I Have a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?
A claim may warrant review if a recalled GOPO toy caused choking, respiratory distress, emergency treatment, or another documented injury. Recall eligibility alone does not establish a product-liability claim.
What Evidence May Support a GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit?
Useful evidence may include the toy, packaging, batch-number photographs, Amazon records, medical records, witness information, and recall communications. Photograph the product before completing the destruction remedy.
Which GOPO toys were recalled?
The recall covers off-white disc-shaped GOPO toys with a gray center ball, six multicolored silicone strings, and seven soft push buttons. Six batch numbers are identified in the recall.
Why were the toys recalled?
The silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted by the mandatory toy standard. CPSC says the strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged.
How many incidents were reported?
GOPO Toys received three reports involving strings reaching the back of a child’s throat. The incidents resulted in choking or respiratory distress.
What refund remedy is available?
Consumers must cut the strings, mark the toy “DESTROYED,” submit a photograph to GOPO Toys, and dispose of the product. Eligible consumers may request a refund.
What should I do if the toy was a gift?
Take the toy away from children and ask the purchaser for Amazon records or confirmation emails. Packaging, photographs, gift messages, and witness information may also help identify it.
Should I destroy a toy involved in an injury?
Document the product carefully before changing its condition. Consider obtaining case-specific legal guidance before destruction because the physical toy may be relevant evidence.
References
- 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
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Business–Manufacturing/Business-Education/Toy-Safety
- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-1250