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Authorities Worldwide Ramp Up Raids on Unsafe Labubu Knockoffs as Genuine Values Climb

Regulators from the UK to China have seized tens of thousands of unsafe Lafufu dolls to shield buyers from choking hazards and toxic chemicals.

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Overview

  • Trading Standards units in Blackpool, Bolton and Norfolk seized nearly 2,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls this week after finding loose parts and harmful chemical risks on unmarked toys.
  • China Customs reported confiscating almost 49,000 fake “Lafufu” dolls in recent weeks and said additional raids in Ningbo uncovered hundreds of thousands of counterfeit Labubu accessories.
  • The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois logged multiple Labubu scam reports involving non-delivery and fake products and advises shoppers to buy only through Pop Mart’s official website, stores and authorized platforms.
  • Pop Mart has rolled out QR-code scanning and UV-seal foot stamps for consumer authentication and filed to trademark “Lafufu” as part of broader intellectual property litigation.
  • A rare Labubu x Vans collaboration doll fetched a record $10,500 on eBay this week, underscoring ongoing collector demand despite intensified enforcement.