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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Shahana Yasmin

Australian parents warned counterfeit Labubu dolls may contain lead and pose choking risk

Parents in Australia have been warned to steer clear of counterfeit Labubu toys, or Lafufus, after regulators found that the fakes may contain unsafe levels of lead and pose a serious choking risk to young children.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued a product safety alert on Wednesday, asking parents to “watch out for potential safety risks associated with counterfeit or fake Labubu dolls and keep these products away from young children”.

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