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Customs Seizes $514K in Counterfeit Labubu Dolls

9/4/2025

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Customs Seizes Counterfeits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $514,000 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on August 26.
The dolls, shipped from South Korea, were mislabeled as "LED bulbs" and will be destroyed.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that counterfeit dolls may pose choking hazards and contain toxic materials.
Authentic Labubus, produced by Pop Mart, generated $1.8 billion in revenue for 2024 amid rising counterfeiting issues.

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Authorities Seize Counterfeits

Authorities seized over 2,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls in North Tyneside, UK, amid rising sales of unsafe toys.
Trading Standards officials identified safety issues, including missing safety markings and choking hazards.
The dolls' popularity, driven by social media influencers, complicates the search for authentic products.
Authentic Labubus can be verified through QR codes, but counterfeiters are using genuine packaging.
Parents are urged to report suspicious toys and prioritize safety in purchases.

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Customs Seizes Counterfeits

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $514,000 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on August 26.
The dolls, shipped from South Korea, were mislabeled as "LED bulbs" and will be destroyed.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that counterfeit dolls may pose choking hazards and contain toxic materials.
Authentic Labubus, produced by Pop Mart, generated $1.8 billion in revenue for 2024 amid rising counterfeiting issues.

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