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🧸 Product FI October 26, 2018

GLJ.CY Giraffe Silicone Pendant / Teething Toy

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
GLJ.CY Giraffe Silicone Pendant / Teething Toy
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Strangulation
Category
Toys

Hazard: The cord attached to the toy is too long. It could wrap around the child's neck causing a strangulation hazard. The rear legs may cause choking.

Origin
Unknown
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This alert was reported 2773 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a soft silicone toy shaped like a giraffe. It hangs from a cord and is meant for babies to chew on.

What's happening? The cord is too long. It could wrap around a baby’s neck and cause strangulation. The toy’s legs may also be a choking risk.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy and a baby or small child, they could be in danger.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before giving your child any other teething toys.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The cord attached to the toy is too long. It could wrap around the child's neck causing a strangulation hazard. The rear legs may cause choking. · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 26, 2018
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/336502

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What is this product recall alert about?
GLJ.CY Giraffe Silicone Pendant / Teething Toy. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The cord attached to the toy is too long. It could wrap around the child's neck causing a strangulation hazard. The rear legs may cause choking. · Origin: Unknown
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 26, 2018 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Finland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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