The recalled items violate the mandatory standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted ...

"The strings can reach the back of children’s throat and become lodged, posing a serious risk of respiratory distress and deadly choking hazard" ...

The mechanical simplicity of this pull-string controlled most useless machine is delightful. You can see the metal gripper which is reaching up to tug on a light-fixture-style pull chain. This is how ...

GOPO brand "Pull String Teething Toys" have been recalled because they can cause respiratory distress and fatal choking, according to a news release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.