Urgent warning over ‘dangerous’ fake Labubu dolls being sold in UK
Hundreds of fake Labubu toys seized over ‘serious choking hazard’
- British parents have been warned about “dangerous” counterfeit Labubu plush toys being sold by rogue traders.
- The fake toys pose a “serious choking hazard” to young children because they are poorly made with easily detachable small parts, Rachel Stephenson from Hull City Council’s Trading Standards team said.
- The proliferation of counterfeit Labubus is attributed to the extremely high demand and scarcity of the popular, viral toys.
- The Trading Standards team has seized hundreds of these unsafe fakes and urged parents to exercise caution when purchasing.
- Consumers can identify genuine Labubus by checking for specific features such as packaging quality, holographic stickers, QR codes, teeth definition, fur quality, and UV-detectable seals on newer editions.