Urgent warning over 'fake' Labubu dolls sold in Irish stores as recall issued
However, shoppers are being urged to exercise caution after a recall was issued for Pop Mart branded The Monsters Big Into Energy vinyl collectible dolls sold at Eason stores in Wexford, Gorey and Enniscorthy. Safety chiefs say the dolls cannot be confirmed as authentic Pop Mart products and may be unsafe.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued the recall today, explaining: "Eason Wexford, Gorey and Enniscorthy is carrying out a recall of Pop Mart branded The Monsters Big Into Energy Vinyl Collectible Dolls. The product cannot be confirmed as an authentic Pop Mart product. This may indicate that the product is unsafe."
An estimated 74 of these dolls were sold during a three-day period between July 22 and July 25 of this year.
The affected dolls carry the barcode 6931571071929, model number 01202810162, serial number 12402230008-06 and batch number 51006-2P1. Eason Wexford, Gorey and Enniscorthy Recalls Pop Mart branded The Monsters Big Into Energy Vinyl Collectible Dolls (Image: CCPC)
Consumers who purchased one of the affected dolls are being advised to stop using it immediately and return it for a refund.
The CCPC said: "Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Consumers can return the product to the Eason store in Enniscorthy, Wexford or Gorey for a full refund or email easonswexfordcustomerservices@gmail.com to arrange a full refund."
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