Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

Source: CPSC · United States

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About 102,430 Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys are being recalled after violating federal toy standards, creating a choking risk from long silicone strings.

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What Happened

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys because the products violate the mandatory standard for toys. The silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted and can reach the back of the throat, posing a risk of respiratory distress and choking.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves the Tiyol Pull String Teething Toy, an off-white disc with a red ball in the middle and six long, colorful silicone pull-string tentacles. "Model no. 688-59" appears on the packaging. Approximately 102,430 units were sold online at Amazon.com from October 2022 through January 2026 for $10 to $12.

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the toy, remove it from children, and contact ZW Creations for a free replacement. Users must cut off and discard all silicone strings, write "RECALLED" on the main body with a permanent marker, and submit a photo of the destroyed product at https://tiyol-recall.com. Contact ZW Creations toll-free at 833-699-8651 (9 a.m.–5 p.m. CST, Monday–Friday) or email tiyolrecall@outlook.com.

Why This Matters

The recalled toys have been linked to 11 reported choking incidents and present a serious risk of injury or death to young children.

Source

CPSC Recall 26481

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
About 102,430 Tiyol Pull String Teething Toys are being recalled after violating federal toy standards, creating a choking risk from long silicone strings.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
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