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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Warning over 'dangerous' fake Labubu dolls in North Tyneside
Thousands of fake Labubu dolls dangerous to children have been than 2,000 counterfeit dolls, which pose a choking hazard, were found in about 13 shops in recent weeks across North Tyneside. The area's trading standards team said the dolls could be identified by their poor quality, wobbly limbs, overly vibrant colouring and incorrect features, including the wrong number of Sandra Graham, North Tyneside Council's cabinet member for community safety, said there had been a "worrying rise" in the number of fake dolls. The genuine collectible dolls, from Chinese toy maker Pop Mart, have become hugely popular with children and teenagers, after launching in fake dolls seized have "small parts that easily detach, posing a serious choking hazard to young children", trading standards toys are in breach of both the Toy (Safety) Regulations 2011 and the Trade Marks Act 1994 and traders have received written Graham said: "These products, which are becoming increasingly popular due to their low price and wide availability, do not meet UK toy safety regulations and could be dangerous, particularly for young children." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
01-08-2025
- Yahoo
Families issued urgent warning over fake Labubu dolls in Greater Manchester
Families are being urged to avoid fake versions of a popular doll after 'potentially dangerous' counterfeit toys were seized in Greater Manchester. Fake dolls, which are imitations of the popular Pop Mart Labubu brand, have been found to contain loose parts that could pose a choking hazard to young children. The dodgy parts include loose eyes, hands and feet on the dolls - while stitching was also found to be loose, exposing filling which could be another choking hazard. READ MORE: The truth behind claims Greater Manchester veterans are being 'turfed out of apartments for migrants' READ MORE: He rang the Ring doorbell, hid behind some bins around the corner then struck A warning has been issued this morning (August 1) after a number of these items were seized from shops in Bolton. Never miss a story with the MEN's daily Catch Up newsletter - get it in your inbox by signing up here The town's trading standards team says the fake dolls it discovered failed to comply with vital safety regulations - while other trading standards units across the country have seen similar counterfeit goods. Coun Hamid Khurram, executive cabinet member for regulatory services on Bolton council, said: "The consumer craze for these dolls has resulted in a lucrative counterfeit market. "Children and adults are buying these, and many will be tempted by the lower price of counterfeit versions. "These products lack the necessary safety testing and small parts can become loose, posing a choking hazard to young children." Counterfeit dolls which fail to comply with the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 do not carry the legally required safety labelling - such as the CE or UKCA mark - or the name and address of a supplier based in the UK. Bolton council says the fake dolls are often cheaper than the legitimate products. Join our Family WhatsApp group HERE Genuine Pop Mart Labubu dolls retail at around £13.50, but can cost upwards of £1,000 depending on the specific doll and its rarity. Coun Khurram added: "We encourage anyone concerned about the safety of toys they've purchased to get in touch with us at
