Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee Recalled Over Asbestos Exposure Risk

Product Recalls - May 26, 2026

Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Issues Recall for Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee Due to Injury or Death Risk Due to Asbestos Exposure

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 25, 2026) – Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee have been recalled because they can pose a serious risk of injury or death.

The recall was issued on May 21, 2026. Roughly 121,000 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee may contain fibrous amounts of asbestos in the sand. This can lead to serious adverse health consequences if those particles are inhaled.

No injuries have been reported at this time. The Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee was originally manufactured in China.

Liability for Accidents Involving Children’s Toys

There has been a growing trend of toy products entering into the United States and Europe that contain asbestos and other contaminants.  According to the European Environmental Bureau, “All children tested in one large-scale project were found to be contaminated with phthalates at levels that were a risk to health in 13 out of 15 countries. Kids were on average twice as contaminated as their mothers, and sometimes much more contaminated, up to 12 times more.” Companies should take several steps to avoid contaminants from entering their toys.

  • Toy manufacturers should periodically inspect and test all of the toys they’re intending to sell.
  • Toy manufacturers must abide by all federal and international safety standards.
  • Toy manufacturers should do everything in their power to tightly control the production process.
  • Toy manufacturers should only source materials from reputable buyers.

Toy manufacturers have a legal obligation to ensure that all of their products are reasonably safe. A toy manufacturer can potentially be liable for injuries involving their product if it contains some type of defect. For example, a toy could contain asbestos or other contaminants. This may occur because manufacturers are sourcing materials from areas with known contamination. Product liability claims are typically pursued as a strict liability offense. A manufacturer can be liable if their product is defective, even if they exercise a great deal of care to avoid harm. Several steps should be taken after any accident involving defective toys.

  • The product that was defective should be stored in a secure location where it is not likely to cause additional harm.
  • All medical records related to a person’s treatment should be sought.
  • It should be determined whether or not the product involved in the incident was on any recall lists.
  • Victims should consult with an experience product liability attorney.

Asbestos can cause very serious and lasting health consequences. This includes mesothelioma, which is a cancer that affects the lungs. Unfortunately, toy manufacturers will virtually never accept responsibility if one of their products is defective or causes injury to the public. This is why it is so important victims consider their legal options with an experienced attorney. An attorney can examine the unique facts of your case free of cost and let you know if you have an injury claim that can be pursued.

Getting Legal Help For Accidents Involving Dangerous Toys

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were very concerned to learn about the safety issues with the Orb Funkee Gold Jumbo Monkee. Parents should not have to worry that the toys that they buy for their children could contain lead, asbestos, or other dangerous contaminants. Companies like Amazon and other brick-and-mortar stores need to be doing more to avoid selling these dangerous products.

Has your child been injured after playing with a toy that contained asbestos? Our team of product liability attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping victims get the most compensation possible so that they can focus on healing and moving forward with their lives. Whether you just have legal questions or need any other type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (312) 564-4256.