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Product Safety Information Notice on ORB Funkee Sand Toys

Notice details
  • Publication date:26 March 2026

The Entertainer is carrying out a recall of ORB Funkee Sand Toys sold in Tesco.

ProductProduct imageModel number
ORB Funkee Small DogsMulti-coloured toys in the form of dogs filled with sand42228
ORB Funkee Small Assortment (Funkee Animalz Axolotl / Funkee Monkeez)Multicoloured squishy animal toys filled with sand
42503
17459
41929

The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the product may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health.

The CCPC continues to engage with the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), as required. Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

The product was sold between July 2025 and February 2026 in Tesco stores. Please see the example below on how to locate your product’s model number:

Example of model number location on the product

What to do:

In line with the position in the UK, the CCPC is advising consumers who have the product in their home to do the following:

  • Stop using the product immediately.
  • Place the product in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal.
  • If the product is punctured and the sand inside is accessible, clean sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a protective FFP2 face mask or equivalent. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. Seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal. 
  • Prior to disposal contact Tesco to request a refund. No receipt is required.

For more information, please contact The Entertainer’s Customer Service Team by email at Product.Recall@theentertainer.com or phone on +44 808 501 3005 (free-phone) Monday to Friday 8am-7pm and Saturday 8am-5pm.

Alternatively, you can also contact Tesco Customer Services on 1800 248 123.

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