LiKee Pull-String Teething Toy Recall Lawsuit Investigation

ChilanTech recalled LiKee Pull-String Teething Toys on June 11, 2026, after the Consumer Product Safety Commission found the toys violate CPSC’s mandatory toy safety standard. About 24,400 units were sold across the United States before the recall began. The recalled toys carry Model No. LK-FDWJ. They were sold for about $10 on Amazon.com between November 2024 and December 2025, and each toy’s silicone strings exceed the toy standard’s length limits and pose a choking hazard. Owners should stop using the toy right away and contact ChilanTech for a free replacement. The recall remains open, with no termination announced, and CPSC continues to accept reports about the choking and breathing-distress hazard.

Latest LiKee Pull-String Teething Toys Recall Updates

June 11, 2026: CPSC Announces the LiKee Pull-String Teething Toy Recall

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and ChilanTech announced the recall of about 24,400 LiKee Pull-String Teething Toys. The firm had received 10 reports of the strings reaching a child’s throat and causing choking or breathing distress [1]. CPSC recall number 26-538 covers toys sold on Amazon.com from November 2024 through December 2025. ChilanTech is offering a free replacement toy to consumers who destroy and photograph the recalled item.

Which LiKee Pull-String Teething Toys Are Affected?

LiKee Pull-String Teething Toys were imported by ChilanTech and sold only on Amazon.com. Buyers should check their toy against the identifiers CPSC listed in the recall notice:

• Model No. LK-FDWJ, printed on the back of the product packaging along with the LiKee brand name
• An off-white disc shape with a blue ball centered inside the toy’s body
• Six multi-colored silicone pull strings, sometimes called tentacles, that run through the center ball
• Three soft push buttons built into the front of the disc-shaped body
• The words “LiKee” and “Baby Sensory Toy” printed on the front of the packaging

The toys were sold from November 2024 to December 2025 for about $10 each. About 24,400 units reached shoppers nationwide before ChilanTech and CPSC recalled the product on June 11, 2026.

Why Were LiKee Pull-String Teething Toys Recalled?

LiKee Pull-String Teething Toys were recalled because their silicone pull strings are smaller and longer than the mandatory federal toy safety standard permits. A string can reach a child’s throat and become lodged there. The standard, codified at 16 C.F.R. Part 1250, requires toys to meet ASTM F963-23 safety requirements [2]. CPSC found the LiKee toy’s pull strings did not meet the cord-length limits set for young children. CPSC’s recall notice does not identify a specific manufacturing defect beyond the string length and material. The agency’s action addresses the strings alone, not other parts of the toy such as the push buttons or center ball.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

ChilanTech has received 10 reports of the LiKee toy’s pull strings reaching the back of a child’s throat, resulting in choking or breathing distress. The reports came in before CPSC and ChilanTech announced the recall on June 11, 2026. The recall notice does not say any child died after a LiKee string reached the throat. A report to ChilanTech or CPSC is not proof the string caused every incident, and the count may change as more reports arrive. The notice does not break the reports out by state, so it is not clear whether incidents were concentrated in a particular part of the country.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who have a LiKee Pull-String Teething Toy at home should take the following steps right away to stay safe:

1. Stop using the toy immediately and take it away from children in your home or childcare setting.
2. Cut the silicone pull strings so the toy cannot be used again, then write “Recalled” on the toy’s main body.
3. Take a photo of the destroyed, marked toy and email it to ChilanTech at likee-teether-recall@outlook.com.
4. Ask ChilanTech for your free replacement toy of equal value, including shipping, once you send the photo.
5. Dispose of the destroyed toy after ChilanTech confirms that your replacement is on its way.
6. Report any choking or breathing-distress incident to ChilanTech. You can also reach CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or the CPSC Consumer Hotline, 800-638-2772.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Two comparable CPSC recalls covered similar teething toys in the same period. On January 22, 2026, CPSC and Longyanguiheng recalled about 6,800 Yetonamr teething toys for the same reason. That recall offers a full refund [3]. On April 16, 2026, CPSC and SpringFlower recalled about 21,900 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Sets. A tentacle-style teething part had caused a choking hazard [4]. That recall offers a free replacement part or a refund, and neither recall involves the LiKee toy covered on this page.

Legal Options

Some consumers who reported choking incidents to ChilanTech are now being signed up by other firms for individual injury claims over the product. The JPML‘s pending-MDL list shows no lawsuit, class action, or MDL had been filed for this product as of September 25, 2026 [5]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Schmidt & Clark does not yet have a separate lawsuit page for this product. Anyone who believes the toy caused an injury may want to talk with a lawyer.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing a product-injury claim come from state law, not from the recall itself. They vary based on where you live and when the injury happened. Some states start the clock on the date of diagnosis rather than the date of the incident. Missing a filing window can end a claim even when the underlying facts are strong. Anyone who believes a LiKee Pull-String Teething Toy caused an injury should talk with a lawyer soon to find out which deadline fits their case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Were Other Pull-String Teething Toys Recalled?

Yes, other pull-string teething toys were recalled too. Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toys (recall number 26-204) was recalled on January 22, 2026, and the SpringFlower 5-in-1 Montessori Toy Set (recall number 26-427) was recalled on April 16, 2026. Neither recall covers the LiKee toy.

Can I Still Pursue a Claim If No LiKee Lawsuit Has Been Filed Yet?

Yes, you can still pursue a claim even though no LiKee lawsuit has been filed yet. Keep the toy, your receipt, and any medical records tied to an incident, and consider an individual legal review to learn whether your situation may qualify.

Who Manufactured and Imported the Recalled LiKee Toy?

ChilanTech imported the recalled LiKee toy, and Guangzhou Huanmao Business Service Co. Ltd. manufactured it in China. ChilanTech, formally Shenzhen Qilan Industrial Co., Ltd., sold the toys on Amazon.com in the United States.

Are Other ChilanTech Products Affected by This Recall?

No other ChilanTech products are affected by this recall. CPSC’s recall notice covers only this specific teething toy, and no other ChilanTech item appears in any other recall notice reviewed for this page.

Do I Need a Lawyer If I Have the Recalled LiKee Teething Toy?

You do not necessarily need a lawyer just because you have the recalled LiKee teething toy. Returning it for a free replacement doesn’t require legal help. If your child was hurt by the strings, an individual legal review can show whether you may have a claim.

Should I Keep Using the LiKee Toy While I Wait for My Replacement?

No, you should not keep using the LiKee toy while you wait for your replacement. The recall covers every unit sold, so continuing to use it keeps the same choking risk in place until ChilanTech sends the replacement toy.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/LiKee-Pull-String-Teething-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-ChilanTech
2. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-II/subchapter-B/part-1250
3. https://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/Montessori-Toy-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Teething-Toys-Sold-on-Amazon-by-SpringFlower
5. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0