SHEIN Pull & Chew Teething Toys Recalled Over Choking Hazard: CPSC

A silicone teething toy meant to soothe babies’ gums is instead being pulled from homes nationwide after regulators found its strings could lodge in a child’s throat and cut off their airway. SHEIN Distribution Corporation has recalled about 644 units of its ‘Pull & Chew Montessori Teething Toys’ because the product fails to meet the federal mandatory safety standard for toys, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 17, 2026.

According to the CPSC, the toy’s silicone strings are both smaller in diameter and longer than what toy safety rules permit. That combination means the strings can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged there, creating a serious risk of respiratory distress and a potentially deadly choking hazard.

Products Affected by This Recall

The recalled toys are silicone teethers sold in green, pink, yellow or blue, each fitted with four strings in various colors designed for pulling and chewing. They come packaged in a clear and white plastic pouch printed with ‘BABY PRODUCTS’ and ‘Crafted in Gentle Care.’ Consumers can identify the affected items by checking the product SKU printed on the front of the packaging, which reads sa25092843915310553, sa2404237092800828, or sa251115653050553503. The manufacturer’s name and address, a product date, and a batch code also appear on the front and back of the packaging.

The toys were manufactured in China and imported by SHEIN Distribution Corporation, based in Los Angeles, California.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

Toy safety regulations set strict limits on the size and length of strings, cords and elastic used in children’s products precisely because oversized strings can wrap around or lodge in a child’s airway. In this case, the silicone pull strings on the teething toy exceeded those permitted dimensions, putting the product in direct violation of the mandatory toy standard.

The CPSC notes that no incidents or injuries have been reported so far in connection with this product. Still, because the hazard involves infants and toddlers who are prone to mouthing toys, the agency moved to have the product recalled before any harm could occur.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The teething toys were sold exclusively online at SHEIN.com between December 2025 and April 2026, for roughly $10 apiece. Given SHEIN’s broad online reach across the United States, affected units could be in the hands of parents and caregivers in any state.

If you have purchased a teething toy from SHEIN within that window, it is worth checking the packaging against the SKU numbers listed above, even if you’re not certain of the exact purchase date.

Steps Consumers Should Take

Parents and caregivers who have one of these teething toys should stop using it right away and keep it out of children’s reach. SHEIN is offering a full refund, but the remedy process comes with an extra safety step: consumers must first cut the toy’s silicone strings themselves, then take a photo of the destroyed toy and email it to productrecall@shein.com before the refund is processed. Once that’s done, the destroyed toy should be thrown away.

Consumers can also reach SHEIN toll-free at 833-853-8668, available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit us.shein.com and select ‘Product Recalls’ at the bottom of the page for more details on how to submit a claim.

From the Agency

The CPSC reiterated that it is illegal to sell or distribute products that have been recalled by the Commission, and it encouraged the public to report any dangerous products or related injuries through SaferProducts.gov. The agency also pointed to its ongoing oversight of children’s toys, noting that similar violations involving pull-string teething toys and Montessori-style baby toy sets have surfaced in other recent recalls.

Consumers can sign up for CPSC email alerts to stay informed about future recalls, or contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270) with questions about this or any other product safety concern.