Overview

• On Aug. 18, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an urgent warning that counterfeit Labubu dolls and keychains, dubbed “Lafufus,” can block a child’s airway and break into small choking parts.
• CPSC investigators identified multiple shipments from China and requested the seizure of thousands of units for violating federal small-parts rules, with continued enforcement at U.S. ports.
• UK Trading Standards reported more than 2,000 suspected counterfeits seized in one month from 13 retailers in North Tyneside, with additional seizures in Greater Manchester, Humberside, North Somerset and Scotland.
• Authorities advise checking for a holographic Pop Mart sticker, a scannable QR code, a UV stamp on one foot on newer editions and nine teeth, and to avoid deep discounts or missing safety labels such as CE/UKCA marks and importer details.
• Acting Chair Peter A. Feldman called the fakes dangerous and urged buyers to use reputable sellers as viral blind-box demand and high resale prices fuel counterfeit supply chains.