Safety Warning on Dangerous Doll Imitations

While Lovebus dolls might lighten your parents’ wallets, the Roughfass versions can be much more hazardous for kids.

Government agencies in the United States have issued warnings that these popular, costly, and visually appealing doll replicas pose “a significant risk of suffocation and death to young children.”

Known as Lafufus, these imitations can easily break into small, dangerous parts suitable for choking, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) cautioned on Monday.

According to the CPSC, thousands of these hazardous replicas have been confiscated for violating federal toy safety regulations.

CPSC Chairman Peter Feldman stated, “These fake Labubu dolls are dangerous, illegal, and should not be in American homes.” He further emphasized that parents shouldn’t have to worry about a toy potentially obstructing their child’s breathing. It’s crucial, he suggested, to buy only from trusted sellers.

Inevitably, the fakes often sport an incorrect number of overly bright colors and features. The authentic Labubu, produced by the Chinese company Pop Mart, typically has just nine teeth.

Some customers have reported that the heads of the counterfeit dolls can detach easily.

True Labubu dolls come with holographic Pop Mart stickers, with newer models even having discreet UV stamps on one foot.

These elusive dolls are currently sold out in stores globally.

Originally priced around $40, the reselling prices for Labubu dolls can reach hundreds and even thousands of dollars on platforms like eBay, appealing to avid collectors.

Labubu Dolls are packaged in “blind boxes,” which means shoppers are in for a surprise regarding the color of their purchase until they unwrap it.

This packaging strategy has turned some quirky designs into sought-after collectibles, driving a surge in online trends.

In fact, stocks for Pop Mart have jumped over 200% this year. The Beijing-based company’s market valuation now surpasses that of Barbie’s parent company, Mattel, and the owner of Hello Kitty, Sanrio.

Pop Mart’s net income has soared to $636 million, representing an astonishing increase of 396.5% compared to 2024. Revenues are reported to have risen by 204.4% to approximately $1.93 billion, far exceeding the 62% growth from the previous year.