US EditionWarning: Those Cute Labubu Dolls Could Be Fake, Unsafe Lafufus
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission monitors imports of fake Labubu dolls that break easily, warning they pose serious choking risks to young children, with reports confirming the hazard.
- On Monday, a safety alert was issued warning that counterfeit Labubu plush toys, also known as Lafufus, present serious choking dangers to young children.
- The warning was issued after reports indicated that these counterfeit dolls tend to disintegrate, shedding small fragments that could obstruct a child’s airway and lead to choking or even death.
- CPSC investigators discovered several shipments of counterfeit Labubu dolls coming from China and sought to have thousands of these unsafe units seized for failing to comply with federal toy safety regulations.
- Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman warned that counterfeit Labubu toys pose serious safety risks, are unlawful, and should not be present in households across the United States, advising consumers to be cautious of deals that may indicate counterfeit items.
- The CPSC will continue enforcing import restrictions aggressively and advises buying only authentic Labubu dolls from trusted sellers featuring safety markings like holographic stickers and QR codes.
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Fake Labubu Dolls Pose Choking Hazard, Safety Officials Warn
Government safety officials are urging Americans to be wary of fake Labubu dolls that could pose a serious safety risk to young children because they can apparently “break apart easily, releasing small pieces that can become choking hazards.”
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