Fake Labubu dolls pose choking hazard for children, U.S. warns

The counterfeit dupes of the popular plush Labubu dolls are sometimes called “Lafufus” – but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has another name for them: choking hazards.

The commission issued a warning on Monday for consumers to avoid the counterfeit dolls because they pose “a serious risk of choking and death to young children.” The knockoffs “break apart easily, releasing small pieces that can become choking hazards,” the commission said, urging consumers to stop buying and using Lafufus “immediately.”

“These fake Labubu dolls are dangerous, illegal, and have no place in American homes,” Acting Chairman Peter Feldman said in a statement. “No parent should have to wonder if a toy will stop their child from breathing. Protect your children and buy only from reputable sellers