Overview

• The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an urgent safety warning that fake Labubu dolls pose a serious choking and death risk to young children.
• CPSC investigators identified shipments of counterfeit dolls and requested the seizure of thousands of units for violating federal safety regulations.
• UK trading standards officers confiscated more than 2,000 fake Labubu dolls from retailers across North Tyneside, Greater Manchester, Humberside, North Somerset and Scotland.
• Officials warn that knockoffs often break apart, detaching small pieces like eyes and limbs and potentially releasing hazardous chemicals that can cause organ damage.
• Consumers are advised to look for a holographic Pop Mart sticker with a scannable QR code, a UV foot stamp, nine teeth, CE/UKCA marks and UK supplier details and to avoid unusually low-priced or unverified listings.