Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandORB Funkee
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
ORB Funkee Sand Toys
- Brand
- ORB Funkee
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- Unknown
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: ORB Funkee Sand Toys
- Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the set may be contaminated with a quantity of asbestos.
- Corrective action: The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
- Brand
- ORB Funkee
- Product Identifiers
- For a full list of product names, SKUs and images please see Annex A in the linked PDF.
- Country of Origin
- Unknown
- Product Description
- Range of stretchy sand-filled toys. These toys were sold through The Entertainer, Tesco, Matalan, Hobbycraft and British Garden Centres stores and websites between July 2025 and February 2026.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by The Entertainer, Matalan, Hobbycraft, British Garden Centres and Tesco.
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
- For further information, please access the specific retailer websites below:
- The Entertainer: https://www.thetoyshop.com/product-safety-notices
- Matalan: https://www.matalan.co.uk/c/customer-services/product-recall-notice/
- Hobbycraft https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/product-recall.html#orb-funkee
- British Garden Centres: https://www.britishgardencentres.com/product-recalls/
- Tesco: https://www.tesco.com/zones/product-recall
- Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the product to store where specified by the retailer for a full refund.
- If you are unable to return the product to the retailer, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
- For further information, please contact the retailer or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2603-0062
- Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
- Product information
- Type
- Toys – Dolls/Soft Toys (Non Powered)
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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