Lafufus, Counterfeit Dolls, Have Safety Risks Due to Hazardous Chemicals

The global demand for plush elf dolls or “Labubus” owned by celebrities like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and K-pop star Lisa of Blackpink has given rise to counterfeit dolls called “Lafufus.” The Lafufus have their own fans but they also give rise to many consumer complaints. The Labubus come in blind boxes that leave buyers not knowing what is inside, and this increases excitement, but it also makes it easier to counterfeit the dolls. This month, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, a Britain-based nonprofit focused on consumer protection issued an urgent warning about the rise in Lafufu sales. The warning stated that the fakes are poorly made in unsafe places and could include dangerous chemicals that could cause permanent organ damage in children. If your child was harmed by a counterfeit doll, you should give the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group a call.

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Problems have arisen all over the world in connection with the fake Lafufus. The Institute claims that it seized thousands of dolls in Britain and is investigating the connection between the counterfeits and organized crime groups. Customs officials in Cyprus have also conducted raids of places for the counterfeit dolls resulting in over 1300 fake dolls being pulled from stores. In June, Chinese customs authorities confiscated over 200,000 counterfeit Labubu products.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) ordered the seizure of thousands of the counterfeits on the grounds that they violate a ban on small parts for toys for children under 3 and also break apart easily and present a notable danger of choking and death. The Better Business Bureau has also warned about the Lafufus, which have been the subject of more than 100 complaints on its scam tracker. Some consumer groups raised the issue that the sellers promised real Labubus but sent broken or defective toys.

PopMart, the manufacturer of the Labubu dolls, is fighting the intellectual property violations in multiple ways, including by applying for a trademark of “Lafufu” in China. A Singapore subsidiary of Pop Mart has sued 7-Eleven and multiple stores in federal court accusing the chain of violating its IP by selling counterfeits. One IP lawyer commented that some consumers regard counterfeit luxury items as being equally desirable as the originals.

If it’s true that the Lafufu counterfeits contain dangerous chemicals, they may cause injuries to children. It’s important not to buy or give the counterfeit dolls to your children. However, if you’ve already received a counterfeit and your child has suffered injuries as a result, it may be appropriate to pursue a product liability lawsuit against parties in the chain of distribution. Products may be defective in terms of their manufacturing, design, or marketing.

If your child was injured as a result of a Labubu/Lafufu doll, call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a basis to sue for damages.  When our firm can prove a manufacturer’s liability for injuries or wrongful death, we may be able to recover economic and noneconomic damages on behalf of our clients. We are dedicated to fighting for injured consumers around the country. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.