The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging families to dispose of \u201cMonkee\u201d Orb Funkee-brand squeeze toys that are under recall for possibly containing asbestos.<\/p>\n
The recalled toys<\/a> were sold at Walmart or Ollies Bargain Outlet and have the date code 3102491A, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.<\/p>\n The products are made of soft, stretchable material and are filled with sand. <\/p>\n Model 17451 is a large golden \u201cmonkee\u201d and model 41929 is an assortment of small \u201cmonkees\u201d in various colors, including orange, purple and green. <\/p>\n The date code can be found on the hand of the golden monkee or the back of the smaller monkees. <\/p>\n The recall involves two models of Orb Funkee squeeze toys with the date code 3102491A. (Courtesy of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)<\/p>\n There is no safe amount of asbestos exposure. <\/p>\n Recalled toys should stop being used immediately.<\/p>\n Refund information<\/b> <\/p>\n Contact\u202fThe Orb Factory\u202ffor a refund. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Phone:\u202f800-741-0089 from 8 a.m. to 4p.m.,\u00a0Monday- Friday. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n How to properly dispose of the toy<\/p>\n If the toy\u00a0has\u00a0not broken open<\/b>:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Seal\u00a0the toy in two\u00a0heavy plastic bags,\u00a0i.e.\u00a0double bagged.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Take it to\u00a0a Type 2 licensed landfill\u00a0for disposal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Select \u201cSolid Waste Landfills \u2013 Type II\u201d in the legend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n If the toy\u00a0has\u00a0rips, tears or\u00a0the sand has left the toy<\/b>:\u00a0<\/p>\n Call a\u00a0contractor\u00a0licensed to clean up\u00a0and dispose of\u00a0asbestos.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Do not\u00a0<\/b>vacuum or sweep\u00a0spilled\u00a0sand. This may spread the asbestos in the air, make\u00a0it easier\u00a0to breathe in and cause long-term lung damage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n For additional assistance, call the MDHHS Environmental Health Hotline at\u00a0800-648-6942, Monday- Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to speak to a toxicologist.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Health impacts from asbestos exposure<\/b> <\/p>\n Asbestos is dangerous for everyone. <\/p>\n Asbestos can take a long time to leave the body and can cause long-term lung damage, this is especially dangerous to young children whose lungs are still developing. <\/p>\n At this time there have been no reports of illnesses or injuries related to this product. <\/p>\n\n
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