Skip Hop recall: Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers
Skip Hop is recalling Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers because of a choking hazard – about 22,660 (In addition, about 3,177 were sold in Canada). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published the recall on September 3, 2026.
Lower risk A voluntary recall announced jointly by the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the remedy (refund, repair or replacement) is free.
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| Product | Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers |
| Brand | Skip Hop |
| Type | Consumer products |
| Recall date | September 3, 2026 |
| Published by CPSC | September 3, 2026 |
| Quantity | About 22,660 (In addition, about 3,177 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall ID | 26739 |
Recalled products
- Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers
- Units
- About 22,660 (In addition, about 3,177 were sold in Canada)
- Product type
- Toys
Identifiers and details
- CPSC recall number
- 26739
- How to identify it (CPSC)
- This recall involves the Skip Hop Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teether. The product is in the shape of Elmo’s face (red, orange, and white, with black eyes) and includes a textured key (blue) and fabric crayon box (beige, blue, green, yellow, orange, red). The model number for the Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teether is 9R263210. A red tag with the Skip Hop brand name and teether model number is attached to the side of the crayon box.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Importer
- The William Carter Company, of Atlanta, Georgia
- Distributor
- Skip Hop Inc., of New York
- Consumer contact
- Skip Hop Inc. toll-free at 800-692-4674 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.skiphoprecall.com or www.skiphop.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page or for more information.
Why it was recalled
The problem: a choking hazard.
The hazard, as the CPSC describes it: “The black eyes can detach from the recalled teether if frozen, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard.”
Incidents and injuries
CPSC: “Skip Hop Inc. has received four consumer reports of the eyes detaching from the teether. No injuries have been reported.”
Where it was sold
Sold At: Carter’s retail stores nationwide and online at www.carters.com and www.skiphop.com from January 2025 through March 2026 for about $12.
What to do
CPSC and the company: “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 of the product. 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. Remedy: Refund.”
Stop using the product and contact the company for the remedy listed. Recalled products should not be resold or donated.
Official notice: CPSC recall 26739.
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About this recall
Is Skip Hop Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers recalled?
Yes. Skip Hop recalled it on September 3, 2026; CPSC published it September 3, 2026. Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of a choking hazard. The reason given: The black eyes can detach from the recalled teether if frozen, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a choking hazard.
What should I do if I have it?
CPSC says: 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 of the product. 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. Remedy: Refund.
Where was it sold?
Sold At: Carter’s retail stores nationwide and online at www.carters.com and www.skiphop.com from January 2025 through March 2026 for about $12.
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.