More than 121,000 Orb squeeze toys recalled over possible asbestos exposure

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The CPSC recalled about 121,340 Orb Funkee squeeze toys sold nationwide after sand inside the toys was found to possibly contain fibrous tremolite asbestos.

About 121,340 Orb Funkee squeeze toys sold across the United States have been recalled because sand inside the toys may contain fibrous tremolite asbestos, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced May 21, 2026.

The recall applies to two monkey-shaped products sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet stores from February 2025 through April 2026. The toys sold for between $5 and $40 and were imported by The Orb Factory Limited under the ORB Toys brand.

The CPSC is warning consumers to stop using the toys immediately, remove them from children and seek a refund. The agency’s notice reported no injuries. It identifies a potential hazard in the sand filling, but does not establish how many toys contain tremolite or whether any exposure occurred.

Which toys are included

Consumers should look for the date code 3102491A and compare the toy with the two models identified in the recall.

One model is a large golden monkey. The other is an assortment of small monkeys in multiple colors. The recall does not cover every squeeze toy made by the company; it applies to the identified models carrying the specified date code.

The products were distributed nationwide through two major retail chains. That means recalled toys may be in homes in many parts of the country, including homes where children have access to them. The CPSC’s instruction to remove the toys from children is intended to prevent continued use while consumers pursue the recall remedy.

What to do if a toy is intact

Consumers who have an affected toy should stop squeezing or using it and keep it away from children. They should then seek a refund through the recall remedy identified by the CPSC.

Consumers should avoid opening or otherwise disturbing the toy. The concern involves the sand filling, which could become accessible if the product is damaged or ruptures.

What to do if a toy ruptured

The CPSC provided additional handling instructions for toys that have ruptured. Consumers should wear a mask and gloves, damp-wipe any sand that escaped from the toy, double-bag contaminated materials and follow applicable local or state disposal rules.

Damp-wiping and double-bagging are intended to limit the spread of material released from a damaged toy. Consumers should not treat escaped sand as ordinary loose debris or continue handling the ruptured product unnecessarily.

The recall notice describes fibrous tremolite asbestos as a possible hazard in the filling. It does not say that every recalled toy was contaminated, and the reported recall information does not establish that a consumer was exposed.

Sales period and next steps

The affected toys were sold during a period stretching from February 2025 through April 2026. Their price range was $5 to $40, depending on the product.

Consumers who bought a large golden monkey or a multicolored small-monkey assortment at Walmart or Ollie’s should check the date code before deciding whether the product is covered. A matching appearance without the identified code is not, by itself, the full product identification described in the recall.

The CPSC’s online recalls database carries the agency’s listing for the Orb Funkee products. Consumers seeking a refund or checking current remedy instructions should consult that listing, since recall-remedy information can change as companies update their operations.

The immediate public-safety action is to stop use, keep the toys away from children and follow the agency’s special cleanup and disposal guidance if a toy has ruptured.

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