5 days ago
West Lothian Council's Trading Standards team reissue warning over Labubu dolls
Trading Standards have seized further counterfeit Popmart Labubu dolls from stores in West Lothian with all of them failing to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011 and presenting a serious risk of harm.
West Lothian Councils Trading Standards have issued a further warning customers to take care when buying the latest craze of Labubu dolls.
Trading Standards have seized further counterfeit Popmart Labubu dolls from stores in West Lothian with all of them failing to comply with the Toys Safety Regulations 2011 and presenting a serious risk of harm.
Product Safety Notices for a product recall have been issued to all traders that have been identified as selling these unsafe Labubu dolls.
A council spokesperson said: 'Product Safety Notices for a product recall have been issued to all traders that have been identified as selling these unsafe Labubu dolls.
'If you or your child have bought one of these products from a West Lothian trader, you should return the item for a full refund or dispose of the item, as the dolls pose a serious safety risk to children due to easily detachable parts that are a chocking hazard.
Trading Standards advise parents to check goods and packaging carefully. All toys should be marked with the CE or UKCA mark for safety as well as details of the UK importer.
'They are also advised to buy from reputable sellers and check the price. The genuine products are very scarce and therefore expensive. If a product is cheaper than you'd expect it's likely to be fake.'
Trading Standards encourage consumers to take these simple but important steps to ensure the toys and products they purchase are safe and compliant with regulations.
These include inspecting packaging carefully; buy from trusted retailers and be cautious of bargains. Extremely cheap products may not meet required safety standards.
Trading Standards remains committed to protecting consumers and ensuring that only safe, compliant goods are available in the marketplace.
Anyone concerned about the safety of toys they've purchased is advised to get in touch with us via Consumer Advice Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or online via their website at or West Lothian Trading Standards
