Trading Standards officers uncovered a massive stash of counterfeit Labubu dolls in London, which are part of a worldwide craze. The dolls have contributed to a significant increase in revenue for their parent company, Pop Mart. The dolls are being sold at inflated prices by scalpers, prompting authorities to crack down on fakes entering the market. Many fake products pose safety risks, such as choking hazards, evidenced by parts falling off or being poorly constructed, raising alarms about their sale in shops and online.
"Inside, they estimate millions of pounds worth of fake products are piled up, floor to ceiling... However, messages seen by BBC News also suggest scalpers may be buying hundreds of genuine products at a time to resell them at a profit."
"The head comes off. The feet will pull off," explained Rhys Harries from Trading Standards, as one literally falls apart in his hands. "I've found them in the bags where their eyes are coming off, their hands will come off."
"Mr Harries' team use a plastic tube, shaped like a child's throat, to measure how dangerous objects are - if it fits, it is a choking hazard. These [parts] will all get stuck and then potentially cause choking."
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