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

GOPO Toys LLC and the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys on June 18, 2026. The recall remains open. It covers about 70,410 toys, each carrying one of six recalled batch codes. The recalled toys have six silicone pull strings, sold on Amazon.com from August 2023 to March 2026 for $11 to $15. The strings are longer than the mandatory standard allows and can reach a child’s throat. Consumers should immediately take the toy away from any child and set it aside. GOPO Toys is asking owners to cut every string, mark the toy “DESTROYED,” photograph it, and contact the company for a full refund.

Latest GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Updates

June 18, 2026: CPSC Announces the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toy Recall

The CPSC and GOPO Toys announced recall number 26-562 for about 70,410 GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys [1]. CPSC said the strings exceed the length limits the mandatory toy standard sets, letting one reach a child’s throat. GOPO Toys reported three incidents in which a pull string lodged in a child’s throat and caused choking or breathing trouble. The company is offering a full refund to anyone who destroys and returns proof of a recalled toy.

April 20, 2024: Mandatory Toy Standard Updated to ASTM F963-23

Under 16 CFR Part 1250, toys made after April 20, 2024 must meet ASTM F963-23, the version of the mandatory toy-safety standard the GOPO toy’s pull strings later violated [2]. The rule looks at a toy’s manufacture date rather than when it reached store shelves or an Amazon listing. GOPO’s recalled batches were manufactured after this date, so the ASTM F963-23 string-length limits applied to them.

Which GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys Are Affected?

The recall covers GOPO TOYS pull string teething toys sold with one of six batch numbers printed on the back of the packaging. The toy has an off-white disc body with a grey center ball and six silicone pull strings. Seven soft push buttons sit on the disc face, and “GOPO TOYS” and “Pull String Toy” are printed on the front of the packaging. Check the back of the box or the product itself for one of these batch numbers:

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

GOPO Toys sold the recalled toys only on Amazon.com, from August 2023 through March 2026, for between $11 and $15 each.

Why Were the GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys Recalled?

GOPO Pull-String Teething Toys were recalled because their silicone pull strings are smaller and longer than the mandatory safety standard permits, a standard meant to keep such parts from posing a choking or entanglement risk to young children. A string that reaches deep into a child’s throat can become lodged, and block the airway, causing respiratory distress or a choking episode. That standard, ASTM F963-23, applies to toys made after April 20, 2024, under 16 CFR Part 1250. A handful of similar reports factored into GOPO Toys’ decision to recall the toy, which the Reported Incidents section below covers in full detail.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

GOPO Toys told the CPSC it is aware of three incidents involving the recalled teething toy. In each case, a silicone pull string reached the back of a child’s throat, leading to a choking or breathing episode. The company reported the incidents as part of the recall process, and the CPSC published them in the same June 18, 2026 notice that announced the recall. No deaths have been reported in connection with the recalled toy. As of September 24, 2026, the CPSC recall notice carries no update that raises the incident count above these three reports or adds a new injury.

What Should Consumers Do?

GOPO Toys and the CPSC recommend that anyone who owns one of the recalled pull-string teething toys take the following steps:

1. Stop letting a child use the toy immediately and keep it out of reach.
2. Cut every one of the six silicone pull strings on the toy.
3. Write “DESTROYED” on the toy’s main body in permanent marker.
4. Photograph the destroyed toy and email the photo to recalls@gopotoys.com.
5. Contact GOPO Toys for a full refund at 800-445-2344, recalls@gopotoys.com, or recall.gopotoys.com, and report any related injury to the CPSC through SaferProducts.gov or its hotline, 800-638-2772.
6. Watch the child for choking or breathing trouble, seek care right away if it occurs, and call the child’s health care provider afterward even if the toy came out and the child seems fine.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

The GOPO toy is not the only pull-string teething toy the CPSC has pulled from Amazon for the same string-length violation this year. The agency also recalled the Yetonamr Pull-String Teething Toy on January 22, 2026 [3]. It also recalled the AiTuiTui Pull-String Teething Toy on January 29, 2026 [4]. Schmidt & Clark also tracks other teething toy recalls, including the Likee pull-string teething toy recall, a comparable product pulled for the same choking hazard. No Canadian or European recall of the GOPO toy has been found.

Legal Options

Several personal-injury law firms have said they are reviewing potential claims for children hurt when a GOPO toy’s pull string reached their throat. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Schmidt & Clark offers a free case review for families in that situation, at no cost to the family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is GOPO Toys Based, and Where Was the Teething Toy Made?

GOPO Toys is based in San Bernardino, California, and the recalled teething toy was made in China, according to the CPSC’s recall notice. GOPO Toys distributed the toy in the United States before the recall.

What Are the Symptoms of Choking or Respiratory Distress from a Teething Toy?

Symptoms of choking or respiratory distress from a toy include bluish skin color, ribs and chest pulling inward while breathing, an inability to cry or make much sound, weak or ineffective coughing, and soft, high-pitched sounds while inhaling. Call 911 right away, then call the child’s health care provider.

Why Does the Toy Safety Standard Set a Pull-String Length Limit?

The toy safety standard sets a pull-string length limit because ASTM F963-23’s cord and strap section limits string length for toys made for children under 18 or 36 months old. The recalled GOPO toy’s pull strings were longer than that section allows.

Has a Lawsuit or Class Action Been Filed over the GOPO Toy Recall?

No lawsuit or class action has been filed over the GOPO Toy recall. The product also does not appear on the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s pending-MDL list, so no consolidated federal case exists for it either.

Is There a TTY Number to Report an Injury to the CPSC?

Yes, the CPSC accepts injury reports from people who are deaf or hard of hearing through a dedicated TTY line, 800-638-8270, in addition to SaferProducts.gov and its regular voice hotline, 800-638-2772.

Were Other Pull-String Teething Toys Also Recalled?

Yes, other pull-string teething toys were also recalled for the same hazard. Beyond the GOPO, Yetonamr, and AiTuiTui toys, the CPSC recalled the Tiyol Pull-String Teething Toy in May 2026, covering about 102,430 units after 11 choking incidents tied to the same string-length violation.

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/Recalls/2026/Yetonamr-Pull-String-Teething-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Longyanguiheng
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/AiTuiTui-Pull-String-Teething-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Vanfun