"Fake Labubu dolls accounted for 90% of counterfeit toys seized at the UK border this year, with many found to contain banned chemicals or pose choking hazards. Border officials intercepted almost 259,000 counterfeit toys worth more than 3.5m, including 236,000 fake versions of Pop Mart's toothy, fluffy Labubu dolls. Most of the seized toys 75% failed safety tests with banned chemicals and choking hazards found, while 46% of the people who bought them experienced serious safety issues, the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) reported."
"Helen Barnham, the deputy director of enforcement at the IPO, said: With counterfeit toys, what you see is rarely what you get. Behind the packaging can be hidden choking hazards, toxic chemicals and faulty parts that put children in real danger. These products have bypassed every safety check the law requires, which is why we're working with our partners to keep these dangerous fakes out of UK homes."
Almost 259,000 counterfeit toys worth more than £3.5m were intercepted at the UK border this year, including about 236,000 fake Labubu dolls that made up 90% of seizures. Safety testing found 75% of seized toys failed, revealing banned chemicals and choking hazards from small detachable parts. Research found 46% of buyers experienced problems such as rapid breakage, unsafe labelling, toxic smells and reports of illness. Labubu dolls surged in popularity on social media and among celebrities, fueling a hidden market of poorly made counterfeits. The IPO and partners launched a campaign to warn parents and gift buyers about dangerous fakes.
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