An Amazon teething toy meant to soothe fussy babies is now at the center of a major federal recall, after officials linked it to 11 choking incidents involving infants.
On May 14, 2026, federal safety officials recalled about 102,430 Tiyol Pull String teething toys after reports that the product's long silicone "tentacle" strings can lodge in a baby's throat and cause respiratory distress. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is aware of 11 choking incidents tied to the toy, which was sold on Amazon, and is urging parents and caregivers to stop using it immediately and follow the recall instructions for a remedy.
According to the CPSC, the off-white, disc-shaped teether, which is marked "model no. 688-59," has six multicolored silicone pull strings that are both smaller and longer than federal limits. That sizing allows the strings to reach the back of a child's throat, which is exactly what regulators say has happened in the reported incidents. The agency lists about 102,430 units in the recall, states that the product violates the mandatory toy standard, and directs consumers to contact the importer, ZW Creations, for replacement support.
As reported by USA TODAY, the toys were sold on Amazon from October 2022 through January 2026 for about $10 to $12. The importer is listed in the recall notice as Zhongwan Guangzhou Technology Co., Ltd., doing business as ZW Creations. The CPSC assigned recall number 26-481 to the action.
What Parents Should Do Right Now
Per Tiyol's recall site, owners should immediately stop using the toy, cut and discard all of the silicone string tentacles, and clearly mark the main body of the toy as "DESTROYED" or "RECALLED" with a permanent marker before taking a photo. The manufacturer asks owners to upload that photo, along with their order information, through its online registration form in order to receive a replacement or other recall support. If a child experienced choking or any breathing trouble, the instructions say to seek medical care and to report the incident to the CPSC's SaferProducts portal.
Where The Problem Shows Up Again
Similar pull-string teethers were pulled from the market earlier this year after federal testing found the same sizing problem in silicone tentacles. Those January recalls required the same basic remedy, cutting the strings and submitting photos of the destroyed pieces, and they also prompted fresh scrutiny of low-cost look-alike listings on online marketplaces. Fox 13 documented the earlier actions and the repeated safety concerns.
Legal Note
The CPSC says the Tiyol teether "violates the mandatory standard for toys," a designation that gives the agency authority to demand corrective action and to alert retailers and consumers. PR Newswire notes that federal law prohibits selling products that are subject to a Commission-ordered recall. Families who believe they have suffered harm are urged to preserve evidence and consider consulting counsel, although regulators emphasize that the immediate priority is removing the toy from children's reach.
For the official recall notice and full remedy instructions, see the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall page. CPSC also directs consumers to report dangerous products or injuries at SaferProducts.gov, and to contact ZW Creations at 833-699-8651 or [email protected] for recall support.
