Sand-filled figurine toy Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 26, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database Entry

Case Number: SR/01852/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate notification from Slovenia

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1. Recall Summary

The notifying country of Slovenia has issued a recall for a sand-filled figurine toy. The product, identified as the “Funkee Monkee hairdo” by brand ORB Toys, is a colourful, stretchy toy figure in the shape of a monkey with a muscular body and flexible spiky hair. The recall was initiated by the importer and involves the removal of the product from end users. The date of entry into force of the measure is listed as unknown. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Sand-filled figurine toy
– Brand: ORB Toys
– Name: Funkee Monkee hairdo
– Type/Model Number: 1852591A
– Batch Number: 1260563
– Barcode: 622222177003
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: Slovenia
– Category: Toys
– Type: Consumer
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority)
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The recall notice states that the toy could rupture, allowing the filling inside to come out. The sand inside the toy contains asbestos, measured at up to 2.05% by weight. The notice explicitly states that asbestos could cause cancer. The risk type is classified as “Health risk / other.” The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

4. Consumer Action Required

The official measure taken by the economic operator (importer) is a recall of the product from end users. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to follow the instructions provided by the importer. The specific actions consumers should take are detailed in the official recall notice published by the importer. The recall URL provided is: https://www.apollo.si/odpoklic-orb-funkee-monkee-hairdo/. Consumers should consult this link for the exact instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

5. Official Remedy

The type of measure taken is a recall of the product from end users. The specific remedy (e.g., refund, replacement, or repair) is not explicitly stated in the provided EU Safety Gate data. The recall notice indicates that the importer is the economic operator taking the notified measure. Consumers should refer to the importer’s recall page for details on the remedy offered.

6. Contact Information

– Official Recall URL: https://www.apollo.si/odpoklic-orb-funkee-monkee-hairdo/
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099311
– Case Number: SR/01852/26
– Notifying Country: Slovenia
– Importer: Not specified in the recall notice. The measure is taken by the importer, but the name of the importer is not provided in the source data.
– Additional Contact: Not specified in the recall notice.

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End of Record

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