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Warning issued after thousands of 'Labubu dolls' seized over safety fears

Thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls posing choking and chemical hazards were seized by UK councils amid warnings to parents and retailers to check for genuine safety markings.

  • Thousands of counterfeit Labubu dolls, furry monster-like toys made popular by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, have been seized from shops across the country amid warnings about safety concerns.
  • The counterfeit dolls, often sold by third-party sellers and shops, are poorly made and unsafe for children with detachable parts and loose stitching, posing choking hazards and lacking safety markings.
  • Trading Standards teams from various councils have carried out seizure operations, confiscating thousands of fake Labubu dolls from retailers after tip-offs from parents over safety breaches.
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Daily Record broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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