CPSC Seizes Thousands of Fake Labubu dolls Posing Choking Risks
CPSC Seizes Thousands of Fake Labubu dolls Posing Choking Risks
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) has issued a stark warning to parents and consumers regarding counterfeit Labubu dolls currently circulating in the
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) has issued a stark warning to parents and consumers regarding counterfeit Labubu dolls currently circulating in the market.
Marketed as both plush figures and keychains, these knockoff dolls pose a serious choking risk for children, leading to federal action to block their import and sale.
The agency noted that, in addition to their unsafe design, reports have surfaced of some fake Labubu dolls breaking apart easily, releasing small fragments that can also be inhaled or swallowed.
Blocking Dangerous Imports CPSC investigators have identified multiple shipments of these imitation Labubu toys attempting to enter the United States from China.
Thousands of units have already been seized at ports after inspections confirmed that the toys violated federal safety regulations regarding products with small parts intended for children. “These fake Labubu dolls are dangerous, illegal, and have no place in American homes,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman .
“No parent should have to wonder if a toy will stop their child from breathing. Protect your children and buy only from reputable sellers.” Federal law prohibits the import or sale of consumer goods that fail to meet CPSC safety standards…
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