And some of these look-a-likes are so poorly made as to be become dangerous, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC recently issued an urgent safety warning after reports of the “dupe” dolls — which are sold in doll-sizes ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an “urgent” warning Monday about knockoff Labubu dolls posing a “serious risk of choking and death to young children.” The warning only applies to fake versions of the Labubu dolls — sometimes referred to as “Lafufu dolls” — which are sold as plush figures and plush keychains.

The CPSC says the fake Labubu plush figures and plush key chains are small enough that a young child could put one in their mouth and block their airway, creating a risk of choking and death. The agency also reported instances of the counterfeit toys breaking apart and releasing small pieces that could become ingestion or choking hazards.