Anybody with the toys ought to cease utilizing them instantly.
Anybody with the toys should cease utilizing them instantly (Picture: OPSS)
One other common toy vary has been urgently recalled on account of a possible asbestos threat. Quite a few toys have been faraway from sale in latest weeks amid contamination issues.
Now, ORB Funkee Sand Toys have been recalled on account of a well being hazard. The toys pose a well being threat because the sand included within the set could also be contaminated with asbestos. Consequently, the toys have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from shoppers.
They’re described as stretchy sand-filled toys and had been offered at The Entertainer, Tesco, Matalan, Hobbycraft and British Backyard Centres.
The toys had been offered each on-line and in-store between July 2025 and February 2026. The Workplace for Product Security and Requirements (OPSS) acknowledged: “The product presents a threat to well being because the sand could also be contaminated with a small amount of asbestos.
“Asbestos is a banned substance as a result of it poses a well being threat even at low ranges of publicity. The product doesn’t meet the necessities of the Toys (Security) Laws 2011.”
It added: “We advocate homeowners cease utilizing this product instantly and maintain it out of the attain of kids. For additional info, please contact The Entertainer by way of ProductRecall@theentertainer.com or +44 808 501 3005 (free-phone).”
Anybody in possession of the toys should stop utilizing them instantly and comply with disposal recommendation.
The OPSS stated: “If the sand remains to be in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and retailer in a safe location out of the attain of kids.
“If the sand has been used, clear up websites the place the product was used utilizing moist cloths to keep away from producing mud. Put on gloves and a masks. Double bag the sand, gloves, masks and cloths.”
This follows Stretcherz Toys recalling quite a few merchandise offered at Aldi, Argos, Asda, B&M, The Entertainer, Early Studying Centre, House Bargains, Morrisons, Poundland, Primark, Smyths Toys, Tesco, TK Maxx/Homesense and The Works.
Extra remembers embrace Color Day’s Sand Artwork exercise package offered on Amazon and eBay, alongside Addo Play Restricted’s Out To Impress Sand Artwork Creations from The Entertainer, Tesco, Matalan and M&S shops.
ORB Funkee Sand Toys recall
- Glow-in-the-dark Jumbo Monkey – Product code: 17741
- Funkee Small Axolotl – Product code: 17459
- Funkee Monkee Mega – Product code: 41929
- Galaxy Jumbo Monkey – Product code: 17736
- Gold Jumbo Monkey – Product code: 17451
- Funkee Small Canine – Product code: 42228
- Funkee Jumbo Canine – Product code: 17409
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