Full Breakdown
Recall of Planet Fun Toys Over Asbestos Contamination
5/26/2026, 11:35:48 AM
Background and Context of the Asbestos Discovery
Independent laboratory testing of several Planet Fun children’s toys identified naturally occurring chrysotile and tremolite asbestos. The contamination was found in the interior of the products, meaning exposure would only occur if the items were torn. Following the findings, Product Safety New Zealand issued an urgent recall for the affected toys.
Key Companies and Agencies Involved
The recall involves Planet Fun (manufacturer), Product Safety New Zealand (regulator), Health New Zealand (public-health agency), and the retailers The Warehouse, Farmers, Toyworld and Paper Plus, which sold the toys between January and April 2025.
Affected Products and Sale Timeline
The six recalled items are Funkee Monkee Mega PDQ (622222419295), Funkee Animalz Puppies Mega PDQ (622222422288), Funkee Animalz Axolotl Mega PDQ (622222174590), Funkee Pig Jumbo (622222170899), Funkee Monkee Jumbo (622222168452) and Secret Menu Stretchee Foodz Asst PDQ (622222168155). The toys were sold at The Warehouse and Farmers from January 2025 to April 2025, and at Toyworld and Paper Plus from February 2025 to April 2025.
Official Statements and Public Health Guidance
Planet Fun told owners to stop using the toys immediately, double-bag them in zip-lock bags, keep them out of children’s reach, and return them to the store for a refund (proof of purchase may be required). The company also warned against disposing of the items in general waste. Product Safety New Zealand noted that asbestos was detected only inside the toys and that exposure would require the product to be torn. Health New Zealand said asbestos exposure does not cause immediate health effects, but related conditions such as certain cancers and lung disease can develop over 15–40 years, and that no level of exposure is considered safe.
Criticism and Opposition
No criticism or opposing viewpoints were reported in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports and Information Gaps
All cited sources present a consistent description of the recall, the affected products, and the health advice. No discrepancies or missing data were identified.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The asbestos has only been detected in the interior of the product, and exposure would only occur if the product is torn,” — Product Safety New Zealand
- “Return it to the store you purchased it from for a refund. This may require proof of purchase,” — Planet Fun
- “There is no safe level, and therefore we try to avoid all exposure,” — Health New Zealand
- “People are also advised to double bag the product in ziplock bags and keep it out of reach of children before they dispose of it appropriately.” — Planet Fun
What’s Next
Health New Zealand will continue monitoring potential health impacts, while Product Safety New Zealand advises consumers to follow the recall instructions and report any concerns. Retailers are expected to process refunds and remove the recalled stock from shelves.
