Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Recalled Due to Asbestos Exposure
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The Orb Factory is recalling about 121,340 Orb Funkee squeeze toys due to potential asbestos exposure from the sand filling.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on June 3, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The Orb Factory is recalling two models of Orb Funkee squeeze toys because they may contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand, which can cause adverse health issues if inhaled.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves two models of Orb Funkee squeeze toys with the date code 3102491A. Model 17451 is a large golden monkey (stylized "monkee"), and model 41929 is an assortment of small "monkees" in various colors, including orange, purple and green. About 121,340 units were sold at Walmart and Ollie's Bargain Outlet stores nationwide from February 2025 through April 2026 for between $5 and $40. The products were imported by The Orb Factory Limited, dba ORB Toys, of Canada, and manufactured in China.
What You Should Do
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children, stop using them immediately and contact The Orb Factory for a refund. Consumers will be asked to verify the code and lot number of the toy, place the toy in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal the bag securely with tape, and submit a photo of the product in the bag to customerservice@orbtoys.com. If the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or the sand has escaped the toy, consumers should put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out; put the toy, cloths, mask and gloves in a heavy-duty plastic bag, then place this bag into a second bag (double-bagging) that is to be sealed with tape. Consumers should then dispose of the bag in accordance with local and/or state regulations. Contact The Orb Factory at 800-741-0089 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@orbtoys.com, or visit www.orbtoys.com.
Why This Matters
The recalled toys pose a risk of serious injury or death from asbestos exposure if the sand is inhaled.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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