(WPRI) — The U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent warning regarding the potential dangers associated with knock-off Labubu dolls.

The collectible plush figurines, sold by China's POP MART, have surged in popularity in recent months, roughly a decade after the toothy monsters were first introduced.

The fake Labubus, often referred to as "Lafufus," that have been circulating on various marketplaces.

The look-a-like dolls, sold both as plush figurines and keychains, are so poorly made that they break apart easily, releasing small pieces and posing a choking risk to children, according to the CPSC. • Fake Labubu dolls (Courtesy: CPSC)

CPSC investigators have identified a number of shipments of fake Labubu dolls attempting to enter the United States from

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