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🧸 Product AT September 9, 2022

Pull-along Giraffe

Pull-along toy in the shape of a giraffe (yellow, brown spots, natural) with red cord. Made of wood, fabric and plastic.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Pull-along Giraffe
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
Small parts (horns) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
Czechia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 8591902681098
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This alert was reported 1420 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 2026
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What is this? A pull-along toy shaped like a giraffe. It has small horns that may come off.

What's happening? The horns can detach easily. A small child could put them in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy and a child under 3, they could be at risk.

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

🤖 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 · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small parts (horns) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: Czechia

First published
September 9, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006678

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pull-along Giraffe. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: Small parts (horns) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: Czechia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 9, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
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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