Skip Hop Expands Recall of Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers
The recall now covers additional model numbers due to a choking hazard.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ET
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Sep 4, 2026, 5:46 a.m. ET
CPSC Reports Injuries in Skip Hop Elmo Teether Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported injuries in connection with the recall of Skip Hop Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers, according to a recall notice published September 3, 2026. The notice states that no injuries had been reported at the time of the initial announcement, but the agency now reports injuries have occurred. The CPSC did not specify the number or nature of the injuries.
The recall, initiated September 3, 2026, covers about 22,660 teethers with model number 9R263210, sold at Carter's retail stores nationwide and online at carters.com and skiphop.com. The CPSC says the toy's black eyes can detach if frozen, posing a choking hazard to infants. The recall was prompted by four consumer reports of the eyes coming off.
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the recalled teether immediately, take it away from children, and contact the company for a refund and disposal instructions. The recall number is 26739. The CPSC's database records no other enforcement action by Skip Hop.
Sep 3, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ETFirst report
Skip Hop Recalls Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of the Skip Hop Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teether. The recall notice states that the black eyes can detach from the teether if frozen, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard. The CPSC reports that Skip Hop Inc. has received four consumer reports of the eyes detaching, but no injuries have been reported.
The recalled product is shaped like Elmo's face (red, orange, and white with black eyes) and includes a textured blue key and a fabric crayon box. The model number 9R263210 is printed on a red tag attached to the side of the crayon box. About 22,660 units were sold in the U.S., and about 3,177 were sold in Canada.
Consumers should stop using the recalled teether immediately, take it away from children, and contact Skip Hop Inc. at www.skiphoprecall.com to obtain a refund in the form of a gift card and further instructions on disposal. The gift card can be used at any The William Carter Company brand store, including Carter's, Skip Hop, OshKosh B'gosh, and Little Planet. The recall number is 26739.
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