UK Border Force Seizes Over 100,000 Hazardous Fake Labubu Dolls

UK officials have issued multiple warnings about counterfeit Labubu dolls, known as Lafufus, which pose serious choking hazards and health risks to children. Hull City Council and UK Border Force have seized hundreds of thousands of these fake toys, which are cheaply made with small detachable parts, poor-quality materials, and often lack the authentic packaging features such as Pop Mart stickers, QR codes, and UV-detectable seals. Genuine Labubu dolls, a global sensation with prices ranging from £13.50 to £211 depending on rarity, have been targeted by counterfeiters exploiting the blind box marketing tactic, selling fakes for as little as £2.99. The fakes often have fewer or uneven teeth, uneven fur, wobbly limbs, and can be highly flammable and toxic, causing illness among children in the UK. Authorities urge parents to carefully check products, purchase only from reputable sources, and be wary of suspiciously low prices or unfamiliar sellers. These efforts highlight a growing crackdown on dangerous counterfeit toys exploiting the Labubu craze.