The recalled toys were sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores nationwide.
WASHINGTON — More than 120,000 toys sold nationwide are under recall as they may contain asbestos, posing a health risk.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall notice of Orb Funkee Squeeze toys as they pose a risk of injury or death from asbestos exposure. The recalled toys may contain fibrous tremolite, a form of asbestos, which can cause adverse health issues if inhaled.
The recall involves two types of squeeze toys, with the date code 3102491A. The toys are made with a soft, stretchable material and includes a large golden monkey and an assortment of smaller “monkees” in various colors like orange, purple and green.
The date code can be found on the hand of the golden “monkee” or the back of the smaller “monkees.”
According to safety regulators, no injuries have been reported in relation to the recall.
The toys were sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores nationwide from February 2025 through April 2026. They retailed between $5 and $40.
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children and contact The Orb Factory for a refund. They 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, the Orb Factory directed consumers to 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.
Those with questions about the recall can contact The Orb Factory at 800-741-0089 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@orbtoys.com, or online at www.orbtoys.com.