Warning over fake Labubu dolls deemed 'unsafe'

Labubu dolls are an internet sensation and some figures are highly prized

Dozens of fake and "unsafe" Labubu dolls have been seized by trading standards officers in Nottingham.

The city council said 66 such items had been confiscated when officers visited a shop in Bulwell.

The toy from the Chinese toy maker Pop Mart has become an internet and marketing sensation in recent years.

However, the counterfeit items found in the city had loose stitching, detachable heads and presented a "choking risk", the council added.

Inspectors said the figures were poorly stitched and badly built

Officers said they seized 20 dolls from The Monsters series, and 11 from the Have a Seat edition.

They also found six other toys and 29 Labubu keychain dolls.

A spokesperson said: "On examination, it was found that the stitching on the dolls came apart easily, exposing the internal filling and presenting a potential choking hazard.

"In addition, officers were able to separate the head from the body with little effort.

"These items were seized on the grounds of product safety and suspected trademark infringement."

Traders were urged to ensure they were sourcing their products through properly licensed suppliers.

In June, Chinese customs officials said they had seized more than 70,000 fake dolls in just days.