Hundreds of fake Labubu dolls worth around £1,000 have been seized off the street with fears they could put “children at risk”.
The latest toy craze has taken the nation by storm with Pop Mart’s new line of items – Labubu dolls.
Despite The Entertainer recently announcing they will be stocking the Chinese viral brand, Brits have wasted no time in getting their hands on them elsewhere.
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Unfortunately it seems many that have hit the streets are in fact fakes that could be harmful to kids.
Officials have now warned parents after seizing 104 counterfeit dolls that have a value of £800 to £1,000.
Copies of the hugely popular item, trending on TikTok, have flooded the nation at a fraction of the normal price.
Real Labubu dolls currently retail for anywhere from £32 to £94.
The fake items which are easier to obtain than the authentic dolls that are sold out online – could put kids at risk.
The poorly made toys include choking hazards from small parts such as eyes, hands and feet that break off easily.
Oldham Council exposed the seizure of the 104 items from local businesses on (7 Aug), as reported by Need To Know.
The toys had poor stitching and were missing legally required safety marks such as the CE or UKCA labels.
Another legal requirement the items were without was the address of a UK supplier.
Officials have stated shops who knowingly sell counterfeit or dangerous products may also face prosecution.
Councillor Elaine Taylor, Oldham Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Licensing, said:“Oldham Trading Standards carries out regular checks to help keep unsafe products off the shelves.
“In this case, these counterfeit toys failed safety standards and have now been removed from sale.
“We know it can be tempting to buy toys that look like a bargain, but parents need to be extra careful.
“Fake toys like these may be cheaper, but they can put children in real danger if they’re not made to strict safety standards.
“If anyone has concerns about toys they’ve purchased, or if they see unsafe products on sale locally, we’d encourage them to get in touch with Trading Standards through the Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133.”
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