CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Asbestos Exposure; Imported by The Orb Factory
This recall involves two models of Orb Funkee squeeze toys with the date code 3102491A. The products are made of a soft, stretchable material and filled with sand. 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. The date code can be found on the hand of the golden monkee or the back of the smaller monkees.
Required Consumer Action
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, the Orb Factory has 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.
Contact Information
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 online at www.orbtoys.com and click "RECALL INFORMATION" at the bottom of the page for more information.