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🧸 Product CY October 6, 2017

JOYCE — JC Girl

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
JOYCE — JC Girl
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Strangulation
Category
Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Hazard: The drawstrings in the neck area may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.

Origin
Greece
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This alert was reported 3217 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.
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a child’s clothing item with strings at the neck. The strings can get caught and cause strangulation.

What's happening? The strings do not meet the safety rule for children’s clothes in Europe. This makes them dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you have a child and own this item, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the item right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before letting your child wear it again.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings in the neck area may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682. · Origin: Greece

First published
October 6, 2017
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/280537

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JOYCE — JC Girl. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Strangulation · Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items · Hazard: The drawstrings in the neck area may become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the relevant European...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 6, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Cyprus.
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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