Hundreds of fake Labubu toys seized over ‘serious choking hazard'
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.
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