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Skip Hop Recalls Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

About 22,660 teethers sold in the U.S. are recalled because the black eyes can detach when frozen, posing a choking risk.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 3, 2026, 11:23 a.m. ET
On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission () 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 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 .

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