Overview

• Federal officials said the knockoff plush figures and keychains can fit in a young child's mouth and some break apart into small pieces that pose choking risks.
• Investigators identified multiple shipments from China and requested the seizure of thousands of units at U.S. entry points.
• Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman labeled the fakes dangerous and illegal and urged consumers to buy only from reputable sellers.
• Guidance to spot authentic Pop Mart products includes a holographic sticker with a scannable QR code, a newer UV stamp on one foot, and nine teeth, while fakes may show overly bright colors or suspicious discounts.
• U.K. Trading Standards reported seizing more than 2,000 counterfeit dolls from retailers and warned that some counterfeits may contain hazardous chemicals.