US EditionGlasgow Parents Warned over Fake Labubu Dolls as Kids Left 'Heartbroken'
- Glasgow authorities recently seized counterfeit Labubu dolls from four city premises amid warnings about their potential dangers to children.
- The surge in fake Labubu toys stems from high demand, widespread counterfeiting traced to Chinese factories producing knockoffs as low as $4 each.
- Counterfeit toys lack required safety labeling, feature shiny packaging, incorrect teeth count, overly vibrant colors, and fake QR codes, misleading collectors and buyers.
- Advice Direct Scotland's Hazel Knowles urged, "If the deal looks too good to be true- it probably is," and recommended buying from verified retailers only.
- The counterfeit outbreak leaves children heartbroken, pressures collectors to stay vigilant, and prompts consumer bodies to offer helpline support on toy safety concerns.
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