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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Lifestyle
Nick Visser

Spot the difference: parents warned that fake Labubu dolls could contain lead and pose choking risk

A fake Labubu doll, called a Lafufu, (left) and the real deal (right). The ACCC has issued a safety warning.
A fake Labubu doll, called a Lafufu, (left) and the real deal (right). The ACCC has issued a safety warning. Composite: productsafety.gov

Does your Labubu have exactly nine teeth? Are its ears narrow? Or do its body parts – eyes, feet and hands – detach from its grimacing face?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a warning to fans of the it-dolls, stating that a burgeoning market of counterfeit Labubus could pose safety risks to young children.

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