Overview
- The Orb Factory and U.S. safety officials recalled 121,240 Orb Funkee squeeze toys after testing found the sand filler in two specific models may contain asbestos.
- Recalled items are the large golden “monkee” (model 17451) and small “monkees” (model 41929) that carry date code 3102491A, sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.
- If an affected toy is intact, agencies advise sealing it in two heavy plastic bags and taking it to a Type 2 licensed landfill; if the toy is torn or sand has escaped, hire a contractor licensed to handle asbestos and do not vacuum or sweep the material.
- The Orb Factory is offering refunds by phone, email, and online and asks customers to have the code and lot number ready; state agencies provide landfill maps and licensed‑contractor search tools for local help.
- Asbestos exposure has no safe level and can cause long‑term lung disease, so families should check homes for the recalled toys, follow official cleanup steps, and contact public‑health hotlines if they need advice.