US EditionLabubus: Choke warning over fake versions of must-have toy popular with celebrities
Dutch customs seized 400,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls posing choking hazards and containing harmful chemicals, with 250,000 confiscated at Schiphol airport, officials said.
- Authorities seized over 100 fake Labubu dolls during a targeted operation on the Isle of Wight amid rising safety concerns in 2025.
- The surge of dangerous imitations followed Labubu's global popularity after Pop Mart transformed Kasing Lung's characters into collectibles in 2019.
- Counterfeit Lafufus toys differ in quality, pose choking hazards, and violate UK safety regulations while official Pop Mart releases now include security features like QR codes for authentication.
- James Potter urged consumers and retailers to "be vigilant" as counterfeits sell cheaply yet risk children's health, while Rachel Stephenson highlighted the fakes as "simply not worth the risk."
- Enforcement actions including seizures and prosecutions aim to protect consumers, while Pop Mart encourages buying only from verified sources to ensure genuine and safe Labubu products.
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Urgent Trading Standards warning as dangerous fake Labubu dolls seized
Safety experts have issued an urgent warning of 'choking hazards, toxic materials, or faulty components' in fake Labubus sold online and in UK shops
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