Labubus may take a bit out of parents’ wallets, but Lafufus could prove deadly to their kids.
Knockoffs of the popular and pricey plush dolls pose “a serious risk of choking and death to young children,” a US government agency warned.
The faux-Labubus, called Lafufus, can “break apart easily, releasing small pieces that can become choking hazards,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday.
CPSC investigators issued an urgent safety warning around fake Labubu dolls, also known as “Lafufus.” CPCS
CPSC investigators said they have seized thousands of the dangerous knockoffs that violate federal regulations for toys with small parts.
“These fake Labubu dolls are dangerous, illegal, and have no place in American homes,” CPSC Acting Chairman Peter Feldman said in a statement.