CPSC Recalls 6,800 Teething Toys Over Choking Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a nationwide recall on Thursday of approximately 6,800 Yetonamr Pull String Teething Toys, sold exclusively on Amazon from June through October 2025, following reports of 32 choking incidents among young children.

The agency determined that the toys violate federal safety standards for children's products because their six long, multicolored silicone pull strings are narrower than permitted. These strings can extend fully into a child's mouth, reach the back of the throat and become lodged, creating a serious risk of respiratory distress, choking or even death, according to the CPSC. No fatalities have been reported in connection with the incidents, but the potential hazards prompted the immediate recall action.

Manufactured by Longyanguiheng, a company based in China, the toys retailed for between $10 and $16 and carry model number 68859 on their packaging. Described as an off-white, disc-shaped Montessori-style sensory toy, the product features a central red or blue ball threaded with the problematic silicone strings, along with three free-spinning rings and soft push buttons. Marketed to parents as a tool to enhance...