Urgent Warning over 'Potentially Dangerous, Fake' Kids Dolls
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, JUL 1 – Aberdeen Trading Standards seized counterfeit Labubu dolls from four shops, warning these unsafe fakes pose choking hazards due to loose parts and lack required safety labels.
- North Lanarkshire Council’s trading standards officers have confiscated fake Labubu dolls from four local shops amid growing concerns over counterfeit products in the area.
- This surge follows widespread counterfeit production in China, with more than 20,000 fake dolls seized in a single day and many slipping past customs.
- Trading standards manager Graeme Paton urged consumers to be vigilant, warning these counterfeit toys pose dangers including chemical exposure and choking hazards.
- Hazel Knowles from Advice Direct Scotland advised buying only from verified retailers and contacting their helpline at 0808 164 6000 from 9am-5pm for toy safety concerns.
- The counterfeit craze risks harming children and deceiving collectors, prompting authorities to increase warnings and advocate careful purchasing practices.
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